SC for conditions outside of the C&P Scope?

[danangmonkey]

Hi:

I have an upcoming C&P for a cervical condition.    My question; are they tied in scope to only rating the cervical condition itself?

When I submitted the claim I only listed the cervical condition, however this condition is also causing moderate-severe radioculaphy in one arm. When I filed I mistakenly though that a primary condition has to be diagnosed and rated before a secondary can be filed.

Now that I realize my error, does the physician have the power to add a secondary condition if its identified during the  C& P for a primary condition ?   During my last C&P the physician actually changed the diagnosis from what I had filed, so they do have some leeway.

 

 

 

**For Berta -  If you remember you were helping me file a CUE on this case... Wow, I followed your advice and do I have a story to tell you!  More to follow later.

 

Edited April 17, 2016 by danangmonkey

[Navy4life]

I went to a C&P exam at a QTC for my ankle and they added secondary scars to my overall rating.  

[danangmonkey]

1 hour ago, Navy4life said:

I went to a C&P exam at a QTC for my ankle and they added secondary scars to my overall rating.  

 

Exactly what I wanted to hear !   Doesn't mean it will happen in my case, but at least its not prohibited.

 

Thanks

 

[Cloveb79]

They added 2 dbqs to my claim that day. So i think you will be alright.