Top 8 Tips for C&P Exams

CCK attorneys discuss the Top 8 Tips Veterans should know before attending their next Compensation and Pension Examination! Plus, we'll discuss how VA is currently performing C&P exams for Veterans' claims during the COVID-19 situation. These tips can apply to all C&P exams, whether during the COVID-19 pandemic or otherwise. Please feel free to leave a question or comment below, and enjoy the broadcast!

Table of Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:30 What are VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams?
0:57 VA’s Duty to Assist and the Role it Plays in C&P Exams
1:55 When Might VA Request a Veteran Attend a C&P Exam?
3:55 Who Conducts Veterans’ C&P Exams?
4:42 How Are C&P Exams Conducted? What Are Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)?
7:07 C&P Exam Tip #1: Attend Your Exam; Show Up On-Time
8:11 What Happens if a Veteran Does Not Attend Their Scheduled C&P Exam?
8:47 Missing C&P Exams During the COVID-19 Pandemic
10:22 What to Do If Veterans Know They Cannot Attend Their Scheduled Exam
11:30 C&P Exam Tip #2: Know the Purpose of Your C&P Exam and Prepare
12:15 Service Connection C&P Exams
13:07 Increased VA Rating C&P Exams
14:24 Preparing for Orthopedic vs. Mental Health Examinations
15:00 C&P Exam Tip #3: Be Honest About Your Symptoms During the Exam
17:21 The Examiner is Always Watching and Taking Notes: Advice for Veterans
18:50 C&P Exam Tip #4: Bring a Family Member, Spouse, Friend, or Caregiver with You
19:48 C&P Exam Tip #5: Consider Taking Notes During Your Exam
21:55 C&P Exam Tip #6: C&P Examiners Don’t Know the Status of Your VA Disability Claim
24:07 C&P Exam Tip #7: Request a Copy of Your C&P Exam and Get Your Examiner’s Name
25:35 Challenging Unfavorable C&P Exams
28:50 Tip #9: C&P Exams During the COVID-19 Pandemic
32:45 Closing Thoughts and Final Advice

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