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Can I request another C&P exam?
You Can Request a New C&P Exam, But it May Not Be Necessary This could be a consultation with a general practitioner, or a specialist who can provide better insight into your specific medical condition. This independent exam may help your case more than a second C&P exam.
How do I get a new C&P exam?
How to Receive a Copy of Your C&P Exam
- Contact your local VA regional office;
- Call VA at 800-827-1000 and request an appointment to view your file; or.
- Have your representative request a copy on your behalf.
What do you do if you get a bad C&P exam?
What do you do if you get a bad C&P exam?
- Immediately call 1-800-827-1000, speak to a representative from the VA, complain, and ask him/her to make a note in your record.
- Write a memorandum of record (MFR) and upload it to eBenefits immediately (stick to the facts: Who, what, when, where, why, how)
Why is there a second C&P exam?
Why Veterans Need Second C&P Examinations Typically, the VA will order a reexamination if medical evidence indicates that there has been a material change in the disability since the last examination or if the veteran’s disability is likely to improve.
Can a permanent VA disability rating be lowered?
Permanent and Total Disability If VA rates you as permanently and totally disabled, your disability rating should not be reduced. Permanent and Total Disability means your service-connected condition is 100 percent disabling with no chance of improving.
Can a veteran request a C&P exam?
Any veteran who files a claim may be asked to attend a C&P exam. Every veteran who does not have a permanent and total rating is subject to C&P reexaminations. This essentially means that veterans, even if service-connected, who do not have this rating may be asked to attend a C&P exam.
Can you fail a C&P exam?
One of the most important things to remember about a C&P Exams is that they’re mandatory. If you fail to attend a C&P Exams, the VA will likely deny your claim. However, if you can’t make it to an exam and let the VA know in advance, they can often reschedule you for a better time.
Can I get a VA rating without a C&P exam?
Can I Get a VA Rating without a C&P Exam? Yes, you can. A C&P is not required in every case. As mentioned, if your initial application for benefits contains all of the required medical and lay evidence for a favorable decision and rating, the VA will likely rate your claim without a C&P.