Backpay Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 If my last C&P exam was 6 years ago when they denied my claim and BVA granted me service connection will I need a new exam before they can rate it properly or will they use the old exam information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 justtryintomakeit Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 If u were already granted SC then your symptoms should already be documented. Another exam is not needed, for future reference the VA does not give one exam for service connection and another exam for rating. It's possible maybe if the BVA feels the exam is not comprehensive enough regarding how the disability is affecting you now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Backpay Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 I was granted connection just waiting for RO to do rating and all that. Reason why I asked is because my Rep said that if they didn't do another exam he was going to automatically appeal rating because it's been so long. That said after reading other BVA decisions I found a case that matches me pretty close except I have more documented issues so I think I should get 10%. Problem is the original examiner said I didn't complain of flare-ups which I certainly did and are well documented in medical records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Moderator pacmanx1 Posted May 23, 2020 Moderator Share Posted May 23, 2020 VA will most likely schedule you for a new C & P exam due to the fact that VA wants to see your current level of disability. Yes, BVA granted you service connected but now VA will have to rate you. It is pretty much a given. My intentions are to help, my advice maybe wrong, be your own advocate and know what is in your C-File and the 38 CFR that governs your disabilities and conditions. Do your own homework. No one knows the veteran’s symptoms like the veteran. Never Give Up. I do not give my consent for anyone to view my personal VA records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Backpay Posted May 24, 2020 Author Share Posted May 24, 2020 Are they even doing those exams right now during covid-19? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Moderator pacmanx1 Posted May 24, 2020 Moderator Share Posted May 24, 2020 Not sure when your BVA claim was granted but it normally runs six months to a year, it could take even longer if you have remands. My intentions are to help, my advice maybe wrong, be your own advocate and know what is in your C-File and the 38 CFR that governs your disabilities and conditions. Do your own homework. No one knows the veteran’s symptoms like the veteran. Never Give Up. I do not give my consent for anyone to view my personal VA records. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder GBArmy Posted May 24, 2020 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 24, 2020 Backpay I totally agree with Pacmanx1 and your your Rep. 6 years is a long time and it is quite possible your symptoms have changed and possibly gotten worse since. To adequately rate you I don't see a lot of situations where a new, updated exam wouldn't be in order. As for the VA doing exams during the caronavirus, there has been plenty of discussion on other posts about that. Not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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If my last C&P exam was 6 years ago when they denied my claim and BVA granted me service connection will I need a new exam before they can rate it properly or will they use the old exam information?
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