What is a Veterans Administration Compensation & Pension Exam

What is a C&P exam and what is its purpose? Understand the importance of the C&P exam and what you can do to ensure your symptoms are adequately reported.

A Veterans Administration (VA) compensation and pension (C&P) exam is a medical examination that is performed by a VA-approved physician or other medical professionals. The exam is used to determine the severity of a veteran's service-connected disability and how it affects their ability to work and function in daily life. It is typically required as part of the process for veterans to receive disability compensation and/or pension benefits from the VA.

During the exam, the medical professional will typically conduct a physical examination and review the veteran's medical records to assess the status of their service-connected disability. They may also ask the veteran questions about their symptoms, treatment history, and how the disability affects their ability to work and perform daily activities. The exam may also include tests such as x-rays or other diagnostic imaging, as well as psychological evaluations if necessary.

The results of the C&P exam will be used to determine the veteran's disability rating, which is a percentage that reflects the severity of the disability. The disability rating is used to determine the level of benefits the veteran is eligible to receive. It's important to note that the VA may also schedule additional exams for a veteran if the original exam was not thorough or if the condition changes over time.

It is important to note that the veteran will, most likely, not have a flare up of his/her symptoms during the C&P exam so it is important that the veteran communicate this information to the medical professional conducting the C&P exam. The veteran should do the best they can to exhibit his symptoms at their worst for the medical professional so that the symptoms are recorded and reported properly.

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