Regarding Re-evaluations what does "including periods of hospital observation"

[FAVet777]

When regarding getting another random re-evaultions due to a 2-5 year window. What do the VA mean when they state "Reexaminations, including periods of hospital observation, will be requested whenever VA determines there is a need to verify either the continued existence or the current severity of a disability".

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[vetquest]

Not knowing your disability it is hard to say what "including periods of hospital observation" means.  In my case it would have included two weeks I spent in a mental ward and one week I spent in the V.A. hospital for observation of my physical disability.  They are trying to get all medical information about your case to ensure they have determined your re-evaluation exam correctly.

[jlrith]

They are giving you a heads up that they will perform whatever type of re-exam as may be needed; it doesn't mean they are planning on any specific test at this point.  

A sleep study would be "hospital observation."

[retiredat44]

they can have it see photo of mine