C and P Exams JMHO
I am going to add a comment about the C and P process. This is not about the way things are done, but the presentation a veteran makes before and during the examination. Having been a VA employed...
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I went and didn't say very much listen to what he had to say, answered his questions, ask him if he would like if I left the folder of evidence I brought in. He said okay then ask me if I had...
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I totally agree with this. Even though hubby's anxiety was THROUGH THE ROOF at his recent C&P, it was very apparent that the doctor cared. He was kind, had obviously reviewed his records as he...
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Patrick,I agree that you should be polite to the C & P examiner, just as you should be polite to any Dr; you get more with honey than vinegar, after all. However, I did have someone who was a Vet...
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Well, I have the opinion that "two wrongs don't make a right" so no matter what, the examiner should be NEUTRAL and PROFESSIONAL and base their professional opinions ONLY on the evidence without any...
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I have listened to all these reports in here, and I say you were extemely lucky. I can attest that in my other C&P exams i had in Manila clinic they were exactly as you state and i a very...
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Patrick, Great post. I totally agree with you that a good attitude, cooperation, taking evidence with you that is pertinent, staying factual is the way to go. My mental health C&P was a very...
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Retired TopKick That was very nice of you to have written thank you notes to your C&P examiners. After my claims are finally decided, my wife and I want to present at least two of my C&P...
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My claim is at BVA because they said I didn't have symptoms within a year. When I first saw the c&p examiner wrote this I was outraged because I did and they were in my VA file. Then when AMC...
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LonghoenVet How does one get 'outraged' without at least showing some outward signs? When I get outraged, I blow my lid off and bounce off ceilings.
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Well, I was at home but showed se outward signs to my wife by griping. In person I'm pretty good at maintaining composure. I have to work with my state legislature for a living so its sort of part of...
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I've only had QTC C&P exams ,and I'd say it was about 50/50 on good results, the last one i went to was in april/13 and it was for my back . the forward flex was probably 20 to 25 degrees she...
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LonghornVet wrote:There's a saying to be nice to those who handle your food. I'd say that same concept should be applied here. I agree. Just keep quiet and go outside and kick a bush or something....
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After reading some of the posts here, it sounds as if a majority of veterans went through the C and P process well. As I have stated before C and P examiners are human beings too! If one thinks...
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I guess I'm one of the unlucky ones who have had to deal with a very mean spirited C&P examiner. She acted like hers was the final word and seemed destined through her reports to low-ball you....
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Patrick, You said things so very well. Thanks for all the sharing of your valued expertise on this forum. Oh and I agree. Piss off a judge and one is going to lose for sure. Respectfully submitted,...
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My C&Ps last year went great. My general one had me talking to the examiner about my fibro. Turns out she also suffers, but not as bad as I do. She said she couldn't believe I was working(barely)...
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Damned good topic here and I couldn't help but chime in.HONESTY! I told myself that no matter what rating or opinion I received, it would not be about money. It would be about getting an opinion and a...
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My mental health C&P was the best initial meeting I've ever had with a provider. He was also the most thorough, and wrote many pages of notes. I couldn't have asked for more. Sent from my XT557...
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treski wrote:My mental health C&P was the best initial meeting I've ever had with a provider. He was also the most thorough, and wrote many pages of notes. I couldn't have asked for more. Sent...
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