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Can a DBQ trigger a C&P exam?

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I've just hired an independent doctor to fill out a Disability Benefits Questionnaire-DBQ to get an increase in lower lumbar/radiculopathy SC.

I've read a few horror stories where vets have had a DBQ done, only to find themselves at a C&P exam which resulted in reduced %.

Has anyone had this experience? Details please.

All comments welcome as well.

 

Allan

2-2-0 HUAH!

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pwrslm, thanks for your expertise and great advice. I'm at 20% lower lumbar, and 10% radiculopathy by the way. 190% overall. Allan 2-2-0 HUAH!

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I'm not even sure this decision was even needed  since I won my appeal in June where they already said I was P and T at 100% with no mention of IU. But another thing I did which I haven't heard if anything came about because of this new decison but the letter thAt says your P and T does it say at 100%. If it does actually call Peggy say I know My rating equal 90 but I have this decision that says I'm 100%. They should say you can expect a call in 14 days or less with your answer...

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On 9/22/2017 at 10:16 AM, allansc2005 said:

I've just hired an independent doctor to fill out a Disability Benefits Questionnaire-DBQ to get an increase in lower lumbar/radiculopathy SC.

I've read a few horror stories where vets have had a DBQ done, only to find themselves at a C&P exam which resulted in reduced %.

Has anyone had this experience? Details please.

All comments welcome as well.

 

Allan

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No never and I've had 3 TBI reviews in less then two years but now it's been increase to 100. I will say as soon as I had one done I got a copy see what they missed and at the next one made sure i had the medical evidence to prove my issue/claim. Seriously the first TBI review when asked if I had scars said no How the f*** do you miss the 4 inch scar on my throat and the scar across my nose from a feeding tube. I made sure to bring it up she took pictures this time and kept my recent MRI and neuropsych test I had all done by the VA hospital in Wilmington. They do take very good care of me if they didn't go through so many doctors causing wait times that are crazy long...

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Buck, my VA Dr. also refused to fill out a DBQ, so I had to kick out $1,700 for a private Dr.

Hopefully it won't trigger a C&P exam, although my particular back problems have been around, and worsened since 1990.

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"Hopefully it (The DBQ) Won't Trigger," did you misspeak or actually mean that? You're looking for an Increase, right. VA Rater not requesting a C & P to verify ROM's, good luck on that. Why worry, your back has gotten worse, right.

How recent are VMC ROM's exams and how do they compare to those reported by the For-Fee DBQ?

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On 9/22/2017 at 9:16 AM, allansc2005 said:

I've just hired an independent doctor to fill out a Disability Benefits Questionnaire-DBQ to get an increase in lower lumbar/radiculopathy SC.

I've read a few horror stories where vets have had a DBQ done, only to find themselves at a C&P exam which resulted in reduced %.

Has anyone had this experience? Details please.

All comments welcome as well.

 

Allan

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I would say its just a matter who the VA Believes? the VA Dr or the Private Dr?

what helps in this case is if you use a  certified specialist and he goes into more details about your disability your claiming and  this Dr has the experience and credentials to prove what he says.

I still think this will trigger another C&P but maybe not when a specialist  gives his impression in full detail & has  examined you read your pertinent  medical records to compare  to the worsening of the disability  from dates to present.

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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