Question on C&P Exam

[Wayne TX]

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? 

Edited January 29, 2019 by Wayne TX
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[john999]

Under the older claim systems once you had your C&P exam the rating happened pretty fast.  The C&P was the last step almost.   Having to wait six months after the exam for a decision seems awfully long.   I have no idea if RAMP has made this decision longer.  It is wise to never exaggerate your symptoms at an exam.  These VA doctors all believe we are faking anyway so they are happy to catch someone faking symptoms.