I received notification today that I am scheduled for a "C&P Exam-General" for September 12, 2012. I looked up the name of the person performing the exam and she is listed as a primary care nurse practitioner.
I have a pending claim for multiple myeloma caused by agent orange exposure in Vietnam and severe bilateral neuropathy of the lower extremities secondary to multiple myeloma. In addition to medical test results and other medical evidence I submitted an IMO from my oncologist verifying my multiple myeloma diagnosis and another IMO from my neurologist stating my neuropathy is "more likely than not" secondary to my multiple myeloma. I also provided EMG and Nerve Conduction study test results.
I anticipated a C & P exam from an oncologist for the multiple myeloma claim and a C & P exam from a neurologist for my neuropathy claim.
Question: Is it normal to have a general C & P exam for these type of claims?
Question: Will I receive other C & P exams for these specific conditions?
Question: Will I be examined at anytime by a VA oncologist and VA neurologist?
I do not see how a primary care NP can conduct a competent exam of my two claimed conditions, especially the multiple myeloma which is a rare blood cancer in the bone marrow.
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I received notification today that I am scheduled for a "C&P Exam-General" for September 12, 2012. I looked up the name of the person performing the exam and she is listed as a primary care nurse practitioner.
I have a pending claim for multiple myeloma caused by agent orange exposure in Vietnam and severe bilateral neuropathy of the lower extremities secondary to multiple myeloma. In addition to medical test results and other medical evidence I submitted an IMO from my oncologist verifying my multiple myeloma diagnosis and another IMO from my neurologist stating my neuropathy is "more likely than not" secondary to my multiple myeloma. I also provided EMG and Nerve Conduction study test results.
I anticipated a C & P exam from an oncologist for the multiple myeloma claim and a C & P exam from a neurologist for my neuropathy claim.
Question: Is it normal to have a general C & P exam for these type of claims?
Question: Will I receive other C & P exams for these specific conditions?
Question: Will I be examined at anytime by a VA oncologist and VA neurologist?
I do not see how a primary care NP can conduct a competent exam of my two claimed conditions, especially the multiple myeloma which is a rare blood cancer in the bone marrow.
Any input would be appreciated.
Georgiapapa
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