When Are C&ps Usually Scheduled.

[kate7772]

Is there a particular time when c&p exams are scheduled? My husband's claim is currently in "review of evidence". That seems like a likely place in the timeline to do a c&p.

Thanks,

Kate

[Squad227]

In most cases C&P exams would cone in the Gathering of Evidence phase, prior to the Review of Evidence phase. Does he already have a diagnosis of PTSD documented?

[NavyWife]

Yep, what Squad227 said; it would have happened during gathering of evidence.

Review of evidence stage means they have all the evidence in front of them to make a decision.

[kate7772]

This is a reconsideration with new evidence. He has a diagnosis of ptsd through VA but has never had a c&p. Went immediately to review of evidence. I assume they will require a c&p? He didn't have the diagnosis during the original claim.

[Pete53]

My experience has been C&P was about the last link of the chain and a decision came 60 to 120 days after C&P.

[Navy04]

Usually 2 to 3 months after claim is received. It depends on the workload for that RO. Good luck and be ready to go to Docs soon. If you need any help, just give us a holler. God Bless!!!!

[kate7772]

So, I wonder if it will go back to the Gathering of Evidence stage when it is discovered that no C&P has ever been done. Can't imagine they would just rely on the diagnosis from VA mental health dept.