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C-File Missing C&P Exam(Ankles)

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63Charlie

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 I asked for a copy of my C-file.

St. Louis sent a copy expeditiously to me.

My complaint is that the C-file sent to me is missing an important C&P ankle/feet exam done by QTC three months ago.

How do I get a copy of this exam?

Why wouldn't the VA provide a copy of this important information?

Is witholding records something the VA does if a decision has not yet been reached on a claim?

 

 

 

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 Contrated out C&P such as QTC are not in your Myhealthvet Notes.

You can get a copy from your local VBA (Veterans Benefits Administration) you will need to sign in   sign their form of release and print on it your name  claim# and the information you want...either your last C&P Exam or the date of the C&P Exam you want.

 Unfortunately Yes the VA Does lose Records/Gets them mixed up with other veterans ect,,ec,, the whole 9 yards.

 So for nothing is done about it....you get this C&P Exam make extra copy's and send a copy to the claims intake center request they put it in your C-File. (with return sign receipt) 

 

JMO

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I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!!

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you can call the 1-800 # check on the status of your claim  or check in ebenefits. or IRIS

If you use a VSO they should be able to check the status of your claim.

e benefits is faster...when its working right!

I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!!

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Someone in a blog had mentioned that the VA won't release the C&P exam until AFTER the claim decision is rendered.

Not sure if this is fact.

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63Charlie, How did you get your c-file faster? 

I called the 1-800 number to about the c-file and they couldn't give me an answer. However they did tell me word for word, as in the letter I received 3 weeks ago, on the claim I am claiming for. Why is the c-file such a mystery black hole?

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If your C&P was actually preformed by the local VAMC you can get the result after three business days from ebenefits or from ROI at the VAMC.

If your C&P was farmed out to be preformed by QTC your results will not be available to you until after the claim is decided.

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