C&p Exams 9/23 At Ves Clinic/i Am A Nervous Wreck!

[Navy04]

Good Morning Vets,

Next Tuesday I have my C&Ps at a VES Clinic, atleast that is what they called it. I am such a wreck because as you guys all know, we either draw the Civilians that respect the Military, or the Docs that think that all Vets should suck it up and stop using the Govt for "Free Money". I don't know what to think yet, as I have not had C&Ps with anyone other then the VAs. The guy that called me to make appointment, said that the Doc doing the exam is actually a General PA or NP, and I am not a fan of either as they are usually not experts in any field of Medicine. They also said that they have access to all my VA and Navy Records, but I am going to go ahead and get all my paperwork together this week, just in case. I know that I am always here to support all you guys, but boy after 2 Claims and over 15 C&P Exams already, the exams sure don't get any easier. Thanks for listening to me this morning, and God Bless.

[Navy04]

Complete went to complete today. I was awarded 30% for R Shoulder, and denied all other conditions. The VA or the VES Examiner did not even look at the Notes or MRIs. So I reopened those claims along with new secondary conditions. I will not give up, until I am SC for all the disabilities that the Navy created that I did not ask for. Thank you guys so much for the support.

[georgiapapa]

Congratulations on your shoulder claim. I hope you eventually prevail on your denied conditions.

I know you will not give up.

Good luck

[Navy04]

Thanks

[Patrick428]

When you go to a C and P, just be yourself, tell the truth, and do not hold back on any information asked of you. Remember examiners cannot read your mind, so it is imperative you give factual and indepth information about your conditions. NPs and PAs are allowed to do C and P exams as a Psychologist or Psychiatrist, if it is a mental health exam, or an M.D., if a medical exam, must sign off on the report. Also, do not be overly alarmed if you are only in the exam for 15 or 20 minutes. Raters send a sheet to the examiner with specific information they need to complete your claim. And don't be alarmed if you are in the exam for a few hours. You may find the examiner not asking you very many questions about your contentions, because the rating section may have substantial information and evidence concerning your claim. Therefore, you may be asked a few generic questions and that's it. Also understand, you are not the only veteran who has been to a C and P exam, and you won't be the last. I've had my share of exams in the past; some were good, and others were marginal.

Patrick428