I was asked the question at my C&P Exam last week if I can "work".....I responded to Examiner that "I have been retired since 2011." I can't do any kind of standing more than 30 minutes or any physical work anymore (age 70) due to a non s/c condition of low back pain (lumbar/muscle degeneration, and arthritis all diagnosed - all well documented with VA for years.........it is the reason I had to retire 8 years ago but again not a s/c disability as it did not occur during active duty. I am s/c for other disabilities totaling 50%. but unrelated to lower back pain. Does the VA Rater take that into consideration when you say "retired since 2011? The reason I ask is because the Examiner never asked another question about can you "work" after I said been retired since 2011. I was not asked why have I been retired for the past 8 years....she went right into another totally unrelated question. Has anyone answered this question with a NO, and then not be asked any more followup questions???? Just curious?
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I was asked the question at my C&P Exam last week if I can "work".....I responded to Examiner that "I have been retired since 2011." I can't do any kind of standing more than 30 minutes or any physical work anymore (age 70) due to a non s/c condition of low back pain (lumbar/muscle degeneration, and arthritis all diagnosed - all well documented with VA for years.........it is the reason I had to retire 8 years ago but again not a s/c disability as it did not occur during active duty. I am s/c for other disabilities totaling 50%. but unrelated to lower back pain. Does the VA Rater take that into consideration when you say "retired since 2011? The reason I ask is because the Examiner never asked another question about can you "work" after I said been retired since 2011. I was not asked why have I been retired for the past 8 years....she went right into another totally unrelated question. Has anyone answered this question with a NO, and then not be asked any more followup questions???? Just curious?
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Always tell the truth at a C&P. If you lie they might not find out but you would be in a world of hurt if they do. Honesty is the best policy.
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