DBQ Issues

[allansc2005]

Good afternoon all from scorching South Carolina,

November 2023 I underwent a REMOTE C&P exam  conducted by a contractor.

I never attended the exam, nor did I ever speak to the examiner.

I was denied the claim for a neurogenic bladder(increase), and I now have a copy of the DBQ.

 

The examiner falsified a few questions on the DBQ, questions he/she would have to asked me about, namely frequency of urination and existing conditions I already have service connected.

 

Who do I report this situation to? Statement in support of claim, go to the VA C&P exam office and report the problem..?

To be CLEAR, I had no contact with the examiner.

 

Thanks,

 

2-2-0 HOOAH!

 

 

 

 

[relatively happy camper]

On 7/13/2024 at 8:35 AM, allansc2005 said:

El Train,

 

You hit the nail on the head!

 

Writing up the Statement In Support Of Claim this weekend, and will "walk" it into VARO Monday morning.

 

Thanks!

 

2-2-0 HOOAH!

When you walk it into the VA be sure to get a date stamped received copy, to take home with you.  Additionally, it's best to keep some kind of a diary of any flare-ups/or incidents of any problems your SC condition is causing, when they happen.  I believe Courts have ruled them to be excellent evidence and must be accepted as true.

[Lemuel]

Had a C&P examination this morning.  Nurse Practitioner limited by what she could do by her contract.  Could report the need or imaging but could not order imaging.  Exam by Optum.  Transportation arranged through the Senior Center by Optum.

Called Cheyenne, VA transportation number responsible for getting me to Cheyenne, VAMC   Also a VA contract that has to make two round trips-- from Cheyenne to Torrington to Cheyenne VAMC to Torrington to Cheyenne home base.

Privatizing has been a waste.  Surely the VA could contract with the Senior Center that provides transportation for Medicare and Medicaid patients to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

[allansc2005]

@rhc,

Luckily I have a senior VSO working on this as it entails a possible SC back to 1990.

 

These contracted-out C&P exams are coming under fire not only with VA brass, but Congress as well.

 

Thanks all who responded, and I will keep you updated.

 

Allan  2-2-0 HOOAH!

[Rattler]

On 7/15/2024 at 12:30 PM, relatively happy camper said:

When you walk it into the VA be sure to get a date stamped received copy, to take home with you.  Additionally, it's best to keep some kind of a diary of any flare-ups/or incidents of any problems your SC condition is causing, when they happen.  I believe Courts have ruled them to be excellent evidence and must be accepted as true.

That is good advice. Most Vet's don't even think of doing that. Think of how that would affect an NP C & P Exam when you whip out your diary of any flare-ups/or incidents and go through them.

[allansc2005]

Yes, excellent advice!

I already found out years ago to always order the results of your DBQ exams shortly after you get your decision(s) from your local VA office, just in case you have to consult an attorney.

As a footnote, and I tell veterans this all the time, the VA WILL NOT give you a copy of an ongoing DBQ that's still in progress, even though the DBQ has been completed.

As was mentioned earlier in this thread, it's wrong as the veteran and/or their attorney SHOULD have access to ALL documents as soon as they are completed!