HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted October 27, 2020 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 27, 2020 https://www.stripes.com/news/us/va-plans-to-outsource-all-compensation-and-pension-exams-1.649356 I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fat Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 In my opinion, the only detriment would be timeliness of getting C&P exam due to having to find/schedule exams. In the one I remember, the C&P examiner primarily included the private doctor nexus opinion with their own examination opinion. Results have been positive, but it has been four years since I had a non VA C&P exam. Veterans just remember, verifiable medical evidence is the key. A diagnosis by a doctor by verifiable means (x-ray, CT-Scan, MRI, nerve conduction test, nuclear stress test, blood work, colonoscopy, etc) is both feet in the right direction. 1. In service incident. 2. Current diagnosis 3. Nexus connecting 1 & 2 or continuity of treatment. GOOD LUCK........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ShuMan Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I see nothing but good coming out this for the Veteran. How can a C&P examiner that works for the VA remain impartial if they work for the VA? That in itself has inherent ethical issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted November 2, 2020 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted November 2, 2020 I believe this is solely centered around the numbers. Veterans complain the VA takes too long to process claims. Outsourcing results in quicker turnaround times and makes the numbers better for the VA. The problem is there is zero accountability with contracted examiners. In my case, LHI did a C&P exam earlier this year and completely ignored very favorable evidence (specialist IMO). LHI management said they simply train examiners and schedule exams. The VARO rubber stamped what the examiner said which proved their "quality" review lacked substance. The VA's answer to substandard exams is to dismiss the obvious errors and tell us to just file HLR or BVA appeal. While my HLR is on the back burner, there is no telling how many other veterans are getting substandard exams. This will definitely result in an increase in the number of veterans unnecessarily stuck in HLR and BVA lanes. "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mr cue Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Smh the va will pay the company money they will denied exams. Or write something crazy. I will be send to bva for years they will denied It will take years at court for them to tell them the exam is inadequate. Remand. 7 8 years the va a system is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 El Train Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Out of about a dozen outsourced C&P's, I've only had one bad one. This bad one started out with me getting arrogant with her. I don't recommend starting a C&P this way. They have the power to put your claim in peril with their professional opinion. Kill them with military kindness and you will be good. Yes Maam, no Maam, thank you for your time and kindness Maam. Now the VA C&P's were a different story. I have not had a good one. Some downplayed overwhelming evidence or didn't ask me DBQ questions and filled in their own answers. Some stated I was an unreliable reporter. Some we're outright condescending. Give me a choice, I'm doing the outsourced 100% of the time. The only issue is getting the results of the C&P in a timely manner. Sending in a FOIA and waiting sometimes 6 months is BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder GBArmy Posted November 4, 2020 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted November 4, 2020 El Train Copy that. Honey instead of vinegar. Based on my experience, subcontractor examiners seem to be not as ingrained in the VA "process." Had one today and long story short I offered a copy of a prior C&P exam, and the whole flavor of the exam shifted to my favor. I never had that happen with the limited number of VA in-house C&P's I've had. But in the end, it doesn't matter. I believe that contracting out to TCM, LHI and VES is what they are going to do because it is quicker and cheaper for the VA to do that. It's part of the big plan to down size cost at the VA as the number of veterans continue to decline.IMHO. Buck52 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I am not an Attorney or VSO, any advice I provide is not to be construed as legal advice, therefore not to be held out for liable BUCK!!!
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I totally disagree with your post. I agree with a post that Ms. Berta posted several years ago. We veterans that have reached the 100% scheduler P & T rating and those of us that have won several
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El Train Copy that. Honey instead of vinegar. Based on my experience, subcontractor examiners seem to be not as ingrained in the VA "process." Had one today and long story short I offered a copy of a
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I always like the outside contractors for C&P 's vs the VA C&P's VA C&P's Tend to make up stuff or not read your records. some times veterans may have a good repore with a VA
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