C&P Exam Archives

Were these YOUR PTSD C&P Exam Results?

The C&P exam is critical to the success of a VA PTSD claim. Here’s what to do you if you get a VA PTSD medical opinion that just doesn’t feel right.

When is the VA required to offer a VA Compensation Exam?

You will often hear that the VA is required to offer a C&P Examination to Veterans seeking compensation for a service-connected disability. It is true that, as part of the VA’s Duty to Assist, it may have to offer an examination to the Veteran seeking…

Want Better Results in a VA C&P Exam? Paint a picture.

Far too many veterans approach their VA C&P exam like it’s a hearing or a trial. The result of this is that the VA C&P examiner acts like a lawyer and defends the VA’s position. In other words, you get an adverse – and very legalistic –…

Are these “Magic Words” in Your Independent Medical Opinion?

Did the VA torpedo YOUR Independent Medical Opinion? If so, there’s a good chance that it was missing the “Magic Words”.

When the VA sends a Nurse to Your Compensation and Pension Exam….

Here’s what to do when the VA sends a Nurse to Your Compensation and Pension Exam….