C&P Exam Completed [Bad Vibe]

[Cobra4v]

 I had my exam done today for a request of an increase on my knees, shoulder, neck. The examiner evaluated my shoulder and I told her I have frequent flare ups that last for weeks at a time. Commonly, I roll out of bed with a frozen shoulder which relieves slightly along the day. On today's exam which was early in the morning, my shoulder just so happened to have a flare up. I was confident this was a good thing so the examiner could see how my shoulder was on most days. We did an exercise for a measurement placing my hand to my side and raising my arm vertically. Well, I wasn't able to raise it past my chest and stayed pretty much even to my waist line where I was in pain. I looked at the examiner and said, that's it, this is where i'm in a lot of pain. She said, Really?? Well I need you to keep moving it until you cant. I again did the exercise and raised my arm, trying to push through the pain but I wasn't able to raise it much more. 

  Towards the end of the exam, she mentioned "most people" are able to lift their arm in that exercise. I don't know how to feel about this. I was kind of dumbfounded when she told me this. I feel as if she singled me out a little here.

  There is a long history of my shoulder injuries in my file. All with ROM measurements and complaints about flare ups. I guess i'll have to wait and see what the outcome is. 

 

  I'm not sure if this was the area of my evaluators profession.  Is there a way to evaluate the process if this is inaccurate? Can I contact the VA and speak to them about it and request another evaluation on my shoulder?

Edited May 25, 2016 by Cobra4v

[pwrslm]

Did the examiner use any type of measuring tools for your ROM?

 

Shoulder and Arm Limitation of Motion

Code 5201: If the arm cannot be raised to the side more than 25°, it is rated 40% for the dominant arm and 30% for the non-dominant arm. If it cannot be raised more than 45° from the side, it is rated 30% for the dominant arm and 20% for the non-dominant arm. If the arm can be raised to shoulder level (90°), then it is rated 20% for either arm.

 

 

[Cobra4v]

Yes, she used a Ganiometer. 

 

Weird, I reviewed my last C&P exam which stated my ROM was less than 45 deg last time. But I was still provided the minimum rating of 10%.

[Cobra4v]

My ebenefits says preparation for decision with a completion date of tomorrow the 27th. I feel that was very quick for a decision. 

Anxiety has officially set in.

Edited May 26, 2016 by Cobra4v