Age cut-off for C&P exams?

[Gone Fishing]

I have an agent orange disability.  Is there an age cut-off for C&P exams?  I recently turned 76 and just had chemo induced peripheral neuropathy diagnosis confirmed.  Unsure if I should file further claims, or just let the current 100% disability ride for now.

[Gone Fishing]

7 hours ago, Tbird said:

you may find this helpful https://cck-law.com/video/is-age-a-factor-in-va-claims/

 

 

[Gone Fishing]

Just now, Gone Fishing said:

 

Thanks for the video.  Very informative & I saved it.

[Gone Fishing]

1 hour ago, broncovet said:

There are "at least" two types of  c and p exams:

1.  One initiated by the Veteran, when he/she applies for benefits or a benefit increase.  The Veteran is seeking additional compensation.  

2.  This type is initiated by VA, generally for purposes of a proposed reduction.  If the VA thinks your condition may have improved, you could be called for a c and p exam for purposes of a proposed reduction.  This is sometimes called a "review" exam, or VA sometimes calls it a "future scheduled exam".  

If you are P and T, you should not be scheduled for a "review" exam.  

 

Exam 1, above, can occur at any age.  

Exam 2, however, has an age limit of 55, explained here:

source:  https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000014321/M21-1-Part-IV-Subpart-ii-Chapter-1-Section-A-Determining-the-Need-for-Review-Examinations%3FarticleViewContext=article_view_related_article#1a

Thanks to all who provided answers and documentation.  Much appreciated.

By the way, not sure why I am noted as Seaman.  I am Army, 11Bravo.

[Tbird]

@Gone Fishing The Navy ranks are based on the number of posts you made, not the branch you served in. Decades ago when I started the site, Navy ranks is what I knew, so it's what I used.

[Rattler]

Good to see you back brokensoldier244th. The below is a copy and past from Tbird's link

When does age matter in a VA disability case? Well, there are really two situations. For veterans who are 85 years or older, they will be eligible to have their claim expedited at a local Regional Office. For veterans who are 75 years or older, those veterans are eligible to have their claim, or appeal rather, advanced on the docket at the Board. And so, in those two situations, age can be used in the veteran’s benefit to advance their case and hopefully get a more expedited review of their appeal.

[brokensoldier244th]

12 minutes ago, Rattler said:

Good to see you back brokensoldier244th. The below is a copy and past from Tbird's link

When does age matter in a VA disability case? Well, there are really two situations. For veterans who are 85 years or older, they will be eligible to have their claim expedited at a local Regional Office. For veterans who are 75 years or older, those veterans are eligible to have their claim, or appeal rather, advanced on the docket at the Board. And so, in those two situations, age can be used in the veteran’s benefit to advance their case and hopefully get a more expedited review of their appeal.

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