C&P Exam: Mentioning Inaccuracies to RO Before Claim is Decided

[FlyHigh1995]

Thank you to everyone who shares information and experiences!

My question: Is it wise for me to attach a memo to my claim detailing the inaccurate info. on my C&P exam since I have proof it’s inaccurate? I just figure it can’t hurt and maybe it will result in me having to avoid an appeal if I can make RO aware of discrepancies now.

I almost feel like I need a camera & microphone to record exams; which I wouldn’t do, it’s probably against the rules...but when medical professionals lie on reports...it’s tempting.  I would like to say she made mistakes, but she blatantly falsified information. Unfortunately, this seems common practice during alot of VA exams.

I recently had a C&P exam with a Nurse Practitioner for a Gerd/Hiatel Hernia increase. I’m currently 10%. I have symptoms for 60%, including occasional vomiting of blood and emergency room visits. I also claimed services connections for a couple of medical issues. After reading the VA examiners responses to the DBQ questions, I noticed she blatantly falsified info. Stating she performed exams she never actually physically did. She stated I hadn’t had labs or endoscopy for a Gerd; which are actually in my records. She checked the “No” box to questions regarding whether or not my disability affected my work, even though I told her “Yes” and I actually went into great detail as to how my work is affected. 

I actually had a non VA doctor (who used to actually be a Comp & Pen Examiner with the Va) fill out DBQs, including one for Gerd. She reviewed my records and put all the right language on DBQ including that she reviewed my SC records and prior C&P exams and statements like “ as least as likely as not...etc...” . I thought Comp & Pens were not necessary if veterans submit completed DBQ from a Non Va doctor.

 I plan to get an IMO if I have to appeal.

[Buck52]

On 2/8/2019 at 4:47 AM, FlyHigh1995 said:

Thank you to everyone who shares information and experiences!

My question: Is it wise for me to attach a memo to my claim detailing the inaccurate info. on my C&P exam since I have proof it’s inaccurate? I just figure it can’t hurt and maybe it will result in me having to avoid an appeal if I can make RO aware of discrepancies now.

I almost feel like I need a camera & microphone to record exams; which I wouldn’t do, it’s probably against the rules...but when medical professionals lie on reports...it’s tempting.  I would like to say she made mistakes, but she blatantly falsified information. Unfortunately, this seems common practice during alot of VA exams.

I recently had a C&P exam with a Nurse Practitioner for a Gerd/Hiatel Hernia increase. I’m currently 10%. I have symptoms for 60%, including occasional vomiting of blood and emergency room visits. I also claimed services connections for a couple of medical issues. After reading the VA examiners responses to the DBQ questions, I noticed she blatantly falsified info. Stating she performed exams she never actually physically did. She stated I hadn’t had labs or endoscopy for a Gerd; which are actually in my records. She checked the “No” box to questions regarding whether or not my disability affected my work, even though I told her “Yes” and I actually went into great detail as to how my work is affected. 

I actually had a non VA doctor (who used to actually be a Comp & Pen Examiner with the Va) fill out DBQs, including one for Gerd. She reviewed my records and put all the right language on DBQ including that she reviewed my SC records and prior C&P exams and statements like “ as least as likely as not...etc...” . I thought Comp & Pens were not necessary if veterans submit completed DBQ from a Non Va doctor.

 I plan to get an IMO if I have to appeal.

This is a good reason why you need to call into the hadit podcast radio show with John Basser and Jerrold Cook   when they have Bill Creager on  he is a retired senior rater and DR0  He can answer these questions for you...check hadit for when the show is on that will have Bill as a guest  and you can call into the show live  and ask your questions...the show comes on usually Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm central 7:00pm eastern time.

Just look for John to post when the hadit show will brodcast, and the guest they have on....they will have a show on tonight with Founder Tbird As their guest  tonight  9/3/20   6:pm central 7:pm eastern time.

We get some great information from Bill.

Not sure about the call in# ?  since it is Exposed Vet/Hadit.Com   show now.  They must have Merged 

Edited September 3, 2020 by Buck52

[blahsaysme2u]

2 hours ago, Buck52 said:

This is a good reason why you need to call into the hadit podcast radio show with John Basser and Jerrold Cook   when they have Bill Creager on  he is a retired senior rater and DR0  He can answer these questions for you...check hadit for when the show is on that will have Bill as a guest  and you can call into the show live  and ask your questions...the show comes on usually Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm central 7:00pm eastern time.

Just look for John to post when the hadit show will brodcast, and the guest they have on....they will have a show on tonight with Founder Tbird As their guest  tonight  9/3/20   6:pm central 7:pm eastern time.

We get some great information from Bill.

Not sure about the call in# ?  since it is Exposed Vet/Hadit.Com   show now.  They must have Merged 

this is great advice! i have never listened in. i will start doing that! is it every thursday?when do they post who the guest is?

[Buck52]

Well its not on every week  just ever now and then they have these live shows  where you can call in.

Jbasser usually sends out a post here on hadit.com as for as when they have the shows  and he puts their guest names  in the post  so you have to look for the hadit podcast radio show,,,Its   called Exposed Vet/Hadit .com radio show. 

Thursday evenings is when they have them  7:00 pm eastern 6:00 pm central time..it should be a post about it and the topic when they have it   he puts it on here.

you call the # he puts up and then hit #1  they will get to you  usually Jereald Cook WILL  SAY '' HELLO CALLER  WE HAVE A CALLER  ..CALLER GO AHEAD AND ASK YOUR QUESTION.''

I have got some great information from these guys  they are Veterans just like you and I.

[GBArmy]

Buck couldn't be more correct. It is always a good show and anyone can just listen and learn. Of course you can call in and see what kind of advise you can get. The guests are always interesting and the whole crew have been dealing with the VA hamster wheel for quite a while. Great show and you can also listen on podcast too if you miss it.

[Oceanbound]

On 2/8/2019 at 10:20 AM, FlyHigh1995 said:

I actually had a non VA doctor (who used to actually be a Comp & Pen Examiner with the Va) fill out DBQs, including one for Gerd. She reviewed my records and put all the right language on DBQ including that she reviewed my SC records and prior C&P exams and statements like “ as least as likely as not...etc...” . I thought Comp & Pens were not necessary if veterans submit completed DBQ from a Non Va doctor.

 I plan to get an IMO if I have to appeal.

Fighting for benefits is costly & along with my full time job, I will have to get a part time job to cover any IMO or legal expenses if need be. I already spent money on three DBQs. Which were under $300 a piece...which I’m thankful because other doctors/specialist quoted me at $1500 or more & most doctors refuse to fill them out.

This lady you had the DBQs done for, she isn't in Phoenix is she? That sounds like Brittany something where her husband was a former marine. She is snake oil and the bad news is you get what you paid for/rushing to poor judgement.  Well at the moment I can't find that thread because this website is having errors. But she is not legit and not a doctor.  There are real doctors out there IF you look at the IMO section--I posted a few.