C and P letter recieved, outside contractor has no openings???

[Rootbeer112]

I received a letter from the VA on November 18th that they ordered a C and P with an outside contractor on November 14th, the outside contractor is MSLA. I have not heard anything so I called the VA who in turn gave me the number to MSLA and when I called they said they received the request from the VA on November 14th but don't have any openings but when they do the caseworker handling my case will call me. Is this Right? has anyone ever had to deal with that? Thanks for any input

[DivComms]

While I never had this exact case happen, it does sounds appropriate.

It makes sense that if they were swamped with a backlog that they would contact you when there was openings. Remember, they only get payed AFTER they conduct a C&P so it is within their best interests to be as quick as possible in getting you in to be seen.

All of my C&Ps have been done by contractors and my experience has always been that they call me and ask when would be best for me to see them (usually within a 2 week window). I guess the VA recently started to send letters to people letting them know they are up for C&Ps, which it would seem is causing more frustration and worry than what they perhaps desired.

My advice is to wait it out (whats a few more weeks in the scheme of the VA) and when they have openings they will call you and get the ball rolling.

[Buck52]

I Would call the R.O. and let them know what MSLA said about no openings for a C&P

VA can request another contractor.

[Rootbeer112]

3 hours ago, Rootbeer112 said:

I received a letter from the VA on November 18th that they ordered a C and P with an outside contractor on November 14th, the outside contractor is MSLA. I have not heard anything so I called the VA who in turn gave me the number to MSLA and when I called they said they received the request from the VA on November 14th but don't have any openings but when they do the caseworker handling my case will call me. Is this Right? has anyone ever had to deal with that? Thanks for any input

got it

[Gastone]

All Comp C & P's are ordered by the RO Rating Dept, how long ago did you file the Claim? Was it an FDC?

You may be warranted in trying to see if the Rating Dept is aware of the holdup of the C & P, or you could be just chasing your tail. What type of C & P Exam?

[Rootbeer112]

5 hours ago, Gastone said:

All Comp C & P's are ordered by the RO Rating Dept, how long ago did you file the Claim? Was it an FDC?

You may be warranted in trying to see if the Rating Dept is aware of the holdup of the C & P, or you could be just chasing your tail. What type of C & P Exam?

The C and P is for PTSD

[Gastone]

You'll just have to wait.

I find it hard to believe that your VMC MH Dept doesn't have a Sr Psychiatrist or Psychologist PhD to administer the Rating Dept PTSD C & P Request. Obviously if the only VMC MH Dr is also your MH Treating Clinician, he couldn't do the C & P.

Squeaky Wheel gets the Grease, time to start SQUEAKING!