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jm0365
I had a C&P exam this morning for an increase to my bipolar rating. I wanted to share my experience. It was a telehealth appointment.
My first appointment was canceled, which was very fortunate because I was not prepared. I spent the time before the new appointment researching what to expect and the best way to approach the exam. I decided to make a page with a detailed list of my symptoms and a separate page with issues that I wanted to discuss.
When the exam started I told the doctor that I was worried about forgetting something and that I had made notes as a reminder. She said that was a great idea and let me refer to my notes after every question. When she was done she asked if there was anything in my notes that we hadn’t gone over. Then we talked about that stuff.
After the exam she told me that she was updating my diagnosis to Bipolar 1 with psychosis and mixed episodes. She then told me that she didn’t think I was getting the help that I need and asked if she could give me medical advice and information outside of the exam, which I gratefully accepted.
Now it’s a waiting game for the rest of the claim process.
For anyone with a Bipolar of Mental Health C&P coming my recommendation would be to write down in detail what symptoms you are having and how they affect different areas of your life. The exam can be tough and you shouldn’t trust yourself to remember everything on the spot.
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63Charlie
Do you think you can gaslight us on this forum with the above statement and we will keep quiet? If it isn't gaslighting, then you must have no real world experience filing VA disability claims.
Richard1954
When It comes to examiners, I think I have met all kinds. Many will lie and tell you they will recommend the claim is approved and then you get a denial. In one case, my right knee was examined the ex
jm0365
Not to get in between this argument, but the main takeaway from my experience was that I am very glad that I took time to prepare, made notes about my symptoms, made a list of things I wanted to bring
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