Veterans Beware: Red Flag Phrases at C&P Exams
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- One of the most critical aspects of receiving veterans benefits from the VA is completing C&P exams. These exams are used to evaluate your disabilities and determine your eligibility for benefits. However, it's essential to be aware of red flag phrases that may arise during these exams, as they can significantly impact the outcome of your claim.
What are Red Flag Phrases?
Red flag phrases are statements made by C&P examiners that could potentially discredit your disability claims. These phrases may suggest that you are exaggerating or fabricating your symptoms, which can negatively impact the VA's decision on your benefits.
Examples of Red Flag Phrases
Some common red flag phrases that may arise during a C&P exam include:
"You seem fine to me" or "I don't see any evidence of disability": These statements suggest that the examiner does not believe you are experiencing the symptoms you claim and could lead to a denial of benefits.
"Your symptoms are not severe enough to warrant disability compensation": This statement implies that the examiner believes your symptoms do not meet the criteria for a disability, which could lead to a lower disability rating or even a denial of benefits.
"You didn't mention this symptom before" or "You didn't report this during previous exams": These statements suggest that the examiner is questioning the validity of your claims, which could lead to a denial or reduction in benefits.
It's important to note that these phrases do not always indicate dishonesty on your part. They could simply be misunderstandings or misinterpretations by the examiner.
Being aware of red flag phrases at C&P exams can greatly benefit your claim for disability benefits from the VA. By understanding these phrases and how to respond to them, you can increase your chances of receiving the benefits you deserve. Remember to stay calm, be honest, and advocate for yourself during these exams. Thank you for your service, and best of luck with your claim process. Now let's continue serving you as you have served us!
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My examiner was great. when we were done, he told me 5 additional things to file after I got my decision (needed more evidence in my file, 4 of those things I didn't even know you could claim). Went back in and got in the hundo club.
@@nunyabidness-y2r did you have a nexus?
@kapeli_iuli no. Most of my stuff was in my service medical file and my civilians records were extensive. I submitted EVERYTHING. I think I got lucky in that the VA examining doc was a veteran himself and gave a darn
I waited 10 months for my C&P exam, had to drive 3 and a half hours away to go to it. I was in massive pain from my back and hips from it. I wasn’t trying to be rude with the lady in the beginning, just trying to be nice. She was a Muslim women and was one of the most nicest providers I’ve meet. She was concerned about my drive back and was very thorough. She started me with the small more provable issues like my lungs and eczema. After she saw with her own eyes that I had issues she blew past the rest and was very helpful. She said that she would get vets who would lie on the exam severely. But “it seems like you have real problems” and she basically half way through the exam tried her best to get me the best chance for disability claims possible. During the bend over for the back she said go until you feel pain. And as soon as I grimace she was like yup don’t go farther just till you feel pain. And that was it
I had a great Examiner. My wife was allowed to join us during the exam. The Examiner, asked me and my wife about all that was going on.
This was a HUGE PLUS for me. My wife was able to answer the questions more completely. I have quite a few small and larger memory gaps from surgeries. My wobbly legs and walking showed up and the examiner ADDED them.
My O2 tank and cane along side.
Now we are rated 100% P&T.
My exam for COPD was a "Hoot". The Examiner lived about ⅓ of a mile away from me. We both drove 75 miles for an interview and PFT.
Then drove back.
VA "Common Sense"
If you don't mind me asking, what percentage rating did you get for COPD? And congratulations on 100% !!
@@CS-ru4xd I am rated 100% for COPD by itself due to needing Oxygen at home. As well as a host of other ailments. But COPD is rated at 100% by itself.
Great wife, or equivalent is the answer here
Mr. Combat Craig I want to thank You and everyone’s comments for helping me understand and finally joined the Hundo Club. I’m a bit emotional Thank You Semper Fi 🤘
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Welcome to hundo club, been in club for almost 23 years myself....
I’ve been through a lot of C&P exams in my day filing claims but I never knew how the game was played until I watched your videos. My last exam for my heart condition went well with my examiner and I feel that because I knew going in what he was gonna ask And couple times. I answered the question before he even asked him I ended up getting 100% P&T
I had a great examiner for my back claim last week. When bending she asked me if there was pain. My brain told her "it's tight like steel cables and doesn't feel right", she said "that's pain in my book, just say yes to pain".
What a Legend! My 1st one was awful. Did not care in the slightest about anything I had to say and would just cut me off 2 seconds into answering any question. So I got a re-evaluation and the 2nd was absolutely amazing. I was just honest with her, she listened and she did right by me! I'm grateful for her!
Wait for the DBQ results before you crown her.... Nice hasn't always equaled favorable in my experiences...
Hope you didn't bend below knees
I did not. But I was not paying attention to that.
@@michaelboyce9869
@LoneStarSpartan I have mine next week for an increase. Hopefully mine is easy as well.
Thanks again for all your hard work and help to veterans. You're the Man!
I have my appointment for my C&P exam for mental health increase from 50% to 70% in about a week. Taking notes
I have one next week as well.
@@russell311000 good luck man. If I get this increase it would push me to 90%
@andojciz1322 Put on your Tom Cruise and stay focused.
Be sure to look at the 38CF for your mental health claim. Also look for the symptoms you’re experiencing under the 70% range.
How was it?
I got 100% for mental health. I have no idea what a nexus is but i just described everything to my examiner and got 100
When did you initially file your claim?
@@itsjusttrell december
@@FrignSkooter how long it took to get your rating?
@@itsjusttrell about 7 months and 5 exam appointments
@@FrignSkooter ohh okay Thanks
My health examiner stopped asking me non-health related questions. She knows I'm not going to answer them.
My initial back c&p was a doinker back in 14. But this year got a great one who told me to stop the moment I felt any discomfort. Then she dug in and asked about numbness or shooting pain in my legs. Got a increase and radiculopathy, she helped get me to 100. So happy to get competent doctors!
Ok great. I blew my exams out my ass, apparently. I showed up clean and nice because that was how I was raised to go to the doctor. And I talked to much.
So, what were the "red flag" phrases?
Didn't seem to have that despite the title, Craig.
What was the result?
My experience obviously does not apply to everyone, however, if you served in a Ranger Battalion or Special Forces and have combat experience ‘service connection’ for joint and spine issues is almost a given. If you are a special op’s guy and either retired, as I did, or just left the military and years later began having issues, it was actually reasonably easy to get in the system and gain disability payments. As far ‘service connection’ just my service file of units served in took care of that. Also, airborne status was mentioned often when talking to c&p people. I was a bit amused by the airborne thing, how hard is it really to fall out of an air plane. My point is if you are Spec Ops and are having trouble later in life don’t be afraid to file claims.
I’m new at most VA claim submissions. I’m now POA for husband. His nexus is established, Vietnam Purple Heart. It appears he will have an exam quite soon. Can you give any pointers for this regarding Parkinsonism and dementia?
Thank you!
If going in for PTSD increase, ok to talk about other mh issues as they are all included in ptsd
Certain things can trigger your PTSD
read up the criteria of the percentage you're seeking. when i went up for 70% ptsd, the doctor never asked me about my personal hygiene, i had to mention it myself and that was the key for y increase
Don't know if anyone's going to read this but I had a 'in my book' good examiner the other day for sleep apnea secondary to my mental health. Asked me my symptoms that I have experienced both in service and since I've received my machine and she was very nice and made me feel heard. It didn't take long until she told me how she was going to do her part and try and make sure it was linked with my other mental health issues. I don't like to carry this mentality when it comes to the va but I really feel like these past 4 c&p exams have been going quite well
💯 club baby as of Valentines Day!!
I just finished my C&P exam. It last all of 15 minutes. We covered ankles, pain, E.D. and Aid and Attendance. Checked ankle movement with the meter, What do I take for pain, E.D.- when did it start, A&A-asked about 5 questions. It was over very quick. Will see what my SMC will be. These were all secondary claims.
Combat Craig, I have a pact act claim for agent orange under hypothyroidism. I have done the physical C&P and now part of the claim is a phsyc exam. I am already 70% for PTSD. I am not quite sure how to prepare for this. Any advise? Thanks
Strange thing, went to my C&P exam, told the whole truth and nothing but the truth, and was awarded 100%. This is not rocket science.
@@da-drifter967 what did you get rated for?
@@leftydanvball Bipolar
I found the medical evidence where I was treated in a VA hospital after an on duty incident and referred to a an orthopedic in Atlanta. I got excited and submitted it, because the VA originally didn’t catch it. I have a right total hip replacement. I went to a C&P exam months later and the moment I came in, I was interogated and you could see the obvious signs that the examiner allowed her biases to impact her job. I knew she would write a bad nexus letter. Her demeanor changed when she asked me what I do for a living and I said I was a cop. I was devastated. I did a higher level review for now and I guess I’ll get an attorney after. U hear bogus stories of people getting claims for the wildest stuff, but I’m just trying to get compesenated for a hip replacement I received when I was 26 years old.
I'm a retired California state firefighter in the VA punishes me for being a firefighter. I got kidney and blood cancer from being an M3 Bradley shooting out depleted uranium rounds but the VA won't acknowledge that. I also pulled a law enforcement paycheck from Riverside sheriff... I'm not proud to say I work for that coward racist Department
So generally, you're correct. My only issue with what you've said is that those 0% ratings can open the door to MANY other secondary claims. Never discourage a vet from a 0% claim
Yeah it'll take many months to get the DBQ you request so good luck getting it in time.
I had a C&P exam for shoulder pain and limited rotation... The examiner said of wow you have great muscle defintion, i knew right then and there it was going to be a denial...and it was
Been there.
Heaven forbid you try to eat right and manage your body the best you can.
I’ve been in appeals for over two years for a documented helicopter crash where I now have cervical, lumbar hips and knee problems now. MRIs and cervical spine laminopasty and still nothing.
I’m coming to see you to submit pending the results
Thanks Combat Craig, in my case I never used or needed doctor statements, buddy statements, etc. I did almost all of my claims online and have always used VA medical records only. I am at 92% to be technical and just did my C&P exam for Gerd. I filed for an increase from 10% due to new evidence and the next rating is 30%. If successful that will get me to 100%! Additionally, be pleasant to your C&P examiner, I am not saying to kiss butt, just be friendly. I've had an examiner tell me how rude the guy was before me saying, "doesn't he know I am trying to help him, he comes in here acting like a lawyer!" Happy hunting Vets!
No it won't. 20% of 8 is 1.6 92+1.6=93.6 which is rounded to 94 actual and paid at 90
@@thastinger345 My bad, thank you. I made 100% P&T because they gave me a 60% rating for Gerd, doing the EGD procedure was worth it! They found some nasty ulcers in there, via camera!
I am going to a C&P exam tomorrow for 31 contentions. My claim was filed 13 months ago.
There is no human way possible to fill out 31 DBQ's and give a thorough exam in one day. It is unfair to both myself and the examiner. Additionally it is 115 miles from my home (I live near 3 big cities that are within 5-25 miles).
The salt on the wound is, I've submitted thousands of pages of records from a 20-year career. Dozens of diagnoses, hundreds of notes, enough evidence to where this exam should not have to be conducted.
If I've submitted that much evidence, how can this exam be that important? I'll give one example; migraines. I have been seen by more than 10 doctors and for neurologist in the last 15 years and have tried almost every medication out there for migraines that exist. How can this exam mean anything when I have 4 in of medical evidence submitted?
Do I still need to prove my headache in my medical records even if I’m already in military and I am going through med board?
yes make sure you go to sick call before you get out to document your in service injury.
I am 10% service connected for MDD with anxious distress. I filed for an increase for worsening conditions and have another C+P exam on the 11th. The first exam that got me 10% was a joke, I don’t feel like any of my real issues were even considered. My question is this…how to I tell these people how I’m really feeling without having someone show up to my house to force me into inpatient care? Thanks all
How many c&p is there? I filed and selected 12 months "to collect documents?". They called me right away, weird. I can't even get my inhaler in less than 6 weeks, now they're in a hurry to tell me no. My VA therapist doesn't even remember me yet GD
Imo. They are to analytical about words claiments make somtimes. Like "im feeling better today. " Or when they interview without the claiment having a witness or recording the interview for replay if appealing any claim results later. Yes definitely if you van, get more than one opinion on your claim. Loke from outside va and who they hire, if you dont have insurance or cant afford to see a doctor, get help from your states assistance programs. Like getting states health insurance if eligible. Or rents assistance, food money cards, etc. Good Luck.
Totally , dont pretend to be in a situation you are not.
What happen to writing out 5 stressers in applying for disability
I have a question. I just had a surgery that was out sourced. The surgery was a disaster. Now I’m disfigured and I have a heart condition. I’m currently 90% with TDIU 100%. Besides suing the doctor, do you know if I can do anything else?
What if your depression is better with medication? Do you explain to the examiner symptoms prior to medication or current symptoms with the use of medication?
Very clear thank you.
I claimed GERD & ISB claimed secondary to my PTSD. Denial based on cited literature being “Pathophysiology.” Cause or certainty is not claimed by vet, only an on going aggravating connection or relationship to PTSD.
“Pathophysiology” -or- “meta analysis.” Do you know of any precedents to fighting this rational “Pathophysiology” based denials?
Defination: Pathophysiology: the physiology of abnormal states
specifically the functional changes that accompany a particular syndrome or disease.
Correct me if I’m wrong but this sounds like the evaluator is playing semantics in trying to make it sound like I’m claiming that one causes the other which I am not.
A doctor I know offered this… Pathophysioloogy is the study of abnormal changes in body functions that trigger disease processes. Metanalysis is the combination of multiple research findings into a larger summary finding. This is different than a single focused research finding but often more powerful and insightful. A denial of your claim on this basis alone is bogus. Get a highly regarded expert to validate your claim.
All my fellow vets at work are all sweating the idea of an earnings cap being established…. Any tips, suggestions or advice on that matter? Thanks for all you do sir!!! I’m in that hundo club because of the information that you provided me. I’m eternally thankful.
There should be an earnings cap.
@@JakeThesnake-k1n why?
@@JakeThesnake-k1nthe only earnings cap we need is a ball-cap that says, " medicated veteran, leave me alone"...
@@JakeThesnake-k1n elaborate
No, there shouldn’t be an earnings cap. The more money you make, the more taxes they take; the government gets theirs and you get yours. Adding an earnings cap will just make them want to tax your compensation.
Thank you Combat Craig 🙏🙏
Welcome!🤠
I am rated st 40% for ivds. Can i claim depression as a secondary to that.
yes you can just make sure you have your evidence in order.
I just went to my c&p and the examiner couldn’t not find my pulmonary
test I did at the VA. Am I responsible for get that test put into my claim?
No, but if you have pulmonary test, I would send it to them. Just in case. The VA is always losing information. that way they’ll have it before. VA makes a decision on your rating.
the C&P examiner will not look for any test or evidence most of the time. Its up to you to provide your proof of exam and all other evidence associated with your disability
oh forgot to mention this Klaim Killer kept asking me how I got along with my brother. I told her 3 times I never had a brother , I had one sister.,, after the test i looked at my induction papers and they had brother there, it was a mistake from the beginning..
I got a kick out of the in distress flag on the uniform lol its about right for Vetrans VS VA
Totally!
Thanks Combat Graig!!
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Is it possible to link OSA secondary to a 50% sinusitis rating? Because they denied me an outright service connection for the OSA, even though I was put on a bipap machine, with 105 events per hour. They conceded that I was in a TERA location, and that the sleep study showed I needed and was issued the machine. But gave no reason for denial of OSA claim even with c and p exam.
it sounds like you didn’t provide enough evidence when you submitted your claim. If you have enough evidence i would submit for an increase for the disability that has gotten worse.
@@coachespitbbq thanks brother!
Combat Craig is goat.
I always refer vets to his page.
Thanks homeboy 🤠
Insane you only have 168k followers. People would rather watch people underwater basket weave than take your VA strategy
Yeap. Then they start bitching about why they got denied.
Combat Craig I had a C&P exam the other day for a secondary to shoulder for depression and sleep disturbances. Does the time frame of the meeting have any impact if I have enough documentation from the va for symptoms? Or can they attack the symptoms towards another mental health symptom like ptsd if it is diagnosed as well?
Is too late to submit a private DBQ after I hit submit. Also, have a C&P exam appointment for March 1.
you could always add supporting evidence to your claim. Make sure you take your DBQ to your C&P exam.
Its been 3 months and I've had 2 C&P exams. In 3 months i'll be 1 year out of service and still the VA hasn't given me a disability rating, Is this normal?
Irs normal, be patient, wait for your letter....
Patience.
U will get backpay
Yep very normal
it looks like your about half way through, just 3 more months left
I have one coming up and I have neurological, cardiological, gastroenterology, psychological etc. They didn't schedule a mental health exam, and everything is being handled by a family practice Nurse practitioner when my VA doc said some of the issues were complex enough where they forwarded everything to WRIISC.
Is that type of exam normal? I have over six specialists I am seeing, and five of my issues are according to the PACT team service related.
as always excellent advice
Thanks again!🤠
@CombatCraig hey Brother your channel keeps disappearing from my feed!!! I have to keep searching for You. I hope Your channel is doing good because the content You provide has assisted me tremendously in both filings and getting legal assistance.
Thank You again Brother
Your welcome man👍
This is on an unrelated issue but I don't know how to contact you CC. Did you know that on appeals right now they're changing the effective Day from the initial time you submitted the claim to their CPA exam so our veteran are not receiving no back pay! is this a scam or what? The VA hotline told me I had to submit an fio before I can even consider getting my back pay or retro pay. What another goddamn scam by the VA...FTVA
Shouldn't need a nexus if there's medical evidence *
Medical records _are_ the nexus.
@@seanwatts8342 - One would think *
@@dimensionexo. They were for me. I did not have any nexus letter. Nexus is not a magic bullet, it's just the connection between a claim and military service causing or aggravating it. Is your _evidence_ established in your military medical file?
@@seanwatts8342 - Yes and was denied *
@@dimensionexo. In that case, you probably need a higher level review (HLR) not a nexus letter UNLESS the refusal was "You have a disability but it's not service connected." This is especially if you did not get your exam at the VA. When was your C&P exam and was it at a VA facility or designated contractor? OR was it at a doctor you chose? What organization is your VSO with?
thanks for the great intel! i had my long awaited c&p general exam today. im 70% rated for 20 years but my issues have gotten worse and many secondary issues have arisen. qtc did my scheduling and last week i went to the exam and no one was there the office was open but totally empty the sign in sheet had several veterans writing they came and no one was there. totally fubar! i got rescheduled today and they only examined 3 of the 9 issues in my new claim. the va said they are in the discovery phase and may schedule another exam for the other issues?? i sent a bunch of evidence though for the other issues so maybe thats good?
My C&P for mental health doctor commented in the report on my attire down to what type of shoes I was wearing.
mine wrote i wasnt shaved, but i had showered and had cologne on
I just recently received 100% P/T, there are several things I haven't claimed yet however. Is it a risk to claim anything more since l've already hit the end or do I keep filing claims?
I understand you wanna perhaps add more claims to the VA but since you’re at 100%, you already maxed out on your compensation. I’ve always been told never to poke the sleeping bear. I’m at 90% and I am not sure at this point what I should do.
Dont file anymore clains until youve been rated 100% for 20 years....then you are safe...
@@Mark-yy2pythe benefits are so huge at 100%, i say go for it if you have a valid claim....
Same for me. I was highly fortunate to get 100% P&T my first time ever filing. I had a slew of other conditions I could have claimed after the rating. Yet, with SMC included, I am at the max. I definitely will not be poking the bear. Best to let sleeping dogs lie.
And Huge Congrats!
you could keep submitting claims, but just be aware that its a two way street!
I'm doing my C &P exam today by phone. I filed for prostate cancer from exposure to AFFF and toxic waste burn pits as a fireman in the air force. My appointment is designated as Acceptable Clinical evidence , not sure what this means. Wish me well
Horrible to deal with all this being disabled, i wish i never served this horrible country
My rater acted and said everything was in my favor. When I FOIA my C&P, she wrote just the opposite. In her IMO I could’ve done more! Plus said I have no FL UPS, I’m now waiting for the results. Oh yeah I filled a complaint also she jabbed me in the back with her little hammer
Got 87% 8 years ago and I minimized it like the last 25 years of my military career. Time to right the wrong
Combat Craig, any advice on sorting out withdrawal of money that went into a Roth IRA that came from VA Disability: I wasn't aware that it wasn’t eligible for contribution because it wasn’t considered earned income from the IRS,
If you have time to answer, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for all you do!
Nam vet, AO I had Graves, hyperthyroidism, civilian doctor treated with Radioactive iodine,killed my thyroid then I had hypothyroidism. Now I found that it's 60% disability if the thyroid was surgically removed, does that apply for Radioactive treatment, the out come is identical? I can't find anything about 60% and Radioactive treatment.
whats your rating at right now?
@@coachespitbbqtintinitus, hearing
Am I screwed if I didn’t submit a nexus letter with my claim???
Depends on your circumstances. Every claim doesn't need a nexus letter.
depends on the other supporting evidence you submitted with your claim.
Could you do a video on how to get earlier effective date please?
Your effective date is either your letter of intent date OR if it is a presumptive claim like rhinitis, than it goes back to the date of the Pact Act.
It doesn't matter if you get direct service connection for a claim you filed 10 years later. Its off the date you put your intent to file in.
That's what my husband got, two zeros
How do you download a DBQ for tinnitus by lateral hearing laws
Just had a hearing test today. Looking for secondary's now.
You can do it!🤠
Good luck, hearing is impossible to even get at zero %. I had been issued hearing aids in active duty and got out and the va denied my claim for hearing loss. You need to do tinnitus NOW, before it is changed. It is way esier to get secondaries off of it.
Yes Adam I told myself that I probably won't get anything for that but am hopeful that Tinnitus will get approved.
Should I hold off on filing secondary to my only service connected disability, tinnitus, until we know what the VA is going to do with the diagnosis code?
you should not submit a secondary on tinnitus cause ur probably already getting the max rating for tinnitus. look to submit a new claim for any other disabilities you may have.
Great advice from CC as always. Major rules at exams and VA facilities. 1. Don't get too friendly. When they ask how you are dong just smile and say something like "I am here." 2. When discussing major symptoms and problems with physicians record audio and let them know that you would like to record audio. Some times this can be a stickler as the VA does not want some recordings. But they do record you. Don't stress if they say no. But if you have my Healthyvet, type the information discussed to your primary care physician on what was discussed and if you were allowed to audio record or not. if you are allowed to record you will not have to use Myhealthy vet. The next major defense mechanism is to also use a an outside physician. Many of us go to the VA to avoid the outside insurance and medical bills. If you can afford it, an outside doctor with the same knowledge about you as the primary care doctor at the VA is worth the investment. If one cannot afford another doctor, then the telehealth services like CC recommends to vets is the next best thing.
What I learned the hard way, as many others have, the Va doctors are not paid to help you with your VA claims or any benefits you deserve and earned. They are only paid to address your immediate needs. What happened in service or how the ailment is connected is not part of their salary. Some doctors will give some great advice but beyond that don't expect much more. You will need some type of help outside the system help at some point if you have many low rated ailments. And that is the get over point for the US government because most of us veterans come from families that make less than $100k year. We don't need life long ailments that we need to come out of our own pockets to pay. But that is what will happen to many if not most that are injured. Combat Craig continues to give on point advice.
Excellent points...
Mine is next week for an increase.
First time leaving comment had C&P 9 days ago hr long.Talked to VSO who is assisting in my claim.Aak about C&P exam,said I think was a positive exam.Can VOS get my results or the 800 number.Appreciate feed back.
Keep checking VA.gov.
If you signed POA he will be notified first...
Awesome advice!
Glad it was helpful!
My c and p exam was a joke. The guy that was to examine me , didn't even know what i was there for. Untoll i asked him about the exam. Then oops, he pulled out my file.
I’m getting ready to file for the first time. When they called you to schedule your C&P, did you ask what it was for?
@@zackiinu7194 they told me in the email
Question: How do I obtain a copy of my C&P exam if it was done at a non-VA facility (for instance, Optum Serve)?
I understand if it was done at a VA facility, a FOIA request is an option or quicker generating a Blue Button report on MyHealtheVet.
You have to do a FOIA request. Takes 6 months the or so to get back. So I’ve heard. I requested my back in October 2023.
You can get the form online (I think file online as well maybe?) for your C-File. You should do this immediately after your C&P exams are completed (supposedly takes 3-6 months) for reasons I won’t go into mine was 3 1/2 years to receive (after IG and congressional intervention when my lawyer was unable to make any headway in obtaining it).
Anyway, when you get your C-file, it will contain everything the VA has about you, including C&P results, nexus letters, non-VA doctor’s submissions, everything.
Go through it and check for any obvious errors. I’m not positive, but I think Combat Craig did an episode about this.
Good luck and keep up the fight; you’re worth it fellow vets!
I had a horrible exam for my back. The doctor told me I’m old, go buy an inversion table. Said not service connected yet everything else from the rappelling accident was service connected by other providers.
How long does it get for the va to rule on your claim. What happen after that time
it usually takes about 8 to 12 months.
Anyone file in September 2022 and got a decision yet?
Yeah, they're still backed up
The way it was explained to me (DAV) is that the VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires can be completed by your medical provider and specialists and be submitted as evidence with your initial disability claim. The Compensation and Pension evaluator should use them in their exam as well. If denied, the Questionnaires can then be submitted as rebuttal but why not just submit them with the initial claim?
Questionnaires need to be submited with the initial claim. So if or when you are denied you can point to them as rebuttal. if you did not submit them with the initial claim it is harder to piont to them as rebuttal.
Yes, Troy, that is very clear to me now. DAV did not suggest it. They (DAV Los Angeles) said to use them in rebuttal if denied.
So I heard that if you go for a C&P exam for say tinnitus, but you mentioned that your tinnitus is making you have migraines. I was told that the examiner has the duty to foward that to the va.
I have never experienced that before, after bringing up other issues, but I was told that.
it's always better to have a diagnose, never assume the doctor will forward anything to the VA
You have to be connected by the VA adjudicator before adding anything 2nda
Hello Combat Craig. My VA paperwork states that I have a permenant rating of 70% and 30% TDIU for 100% disability. On another video of yours you stated that you have to be P &T to get CHAMPVA. My wife is on CHAMPVA and I have full dental and fully covered with VA. My question is: Why doesn't my VA documents state that I am P & T? It's no big deal I guess as I have been at this rating for almost 20 years now, but just curious. Thanks. You are doing a great service for veterans and I admire you for it.
you can't be P&T on TDIU and you will probably be re evaluated soon because of your TDIU status. Be sure you go to your VA appointments
@coachespitbbq TDIU is defined as 100% P&T. it's a congressional order to and assigned by the VA. It's mandated by congress as permanent and total and stated in the M21. A full paragraph clearly states this. A disability that keeps one from gainful employment is why this exists. Decision letters don't have to include P&T in the language because TDIU is 100% P&T when assigned. It's never temporary.
@@Broommaker19 Since my last post with you I have received a new rating document that states I am P & T. I did find an article that said that even though I am P & T I cannot work or get a job. It said that since my rating was originally based on TDIU, I cannot work without losing my benefits.
when you say have your VA Dr give you a nexus letter, Do you mean the DR at VA Clinic that you go to and see.?
Yes, if they will write you one...
Well, they put a Stent put in my heart on May 15 to open the blood vessel that supply`s blood to my lower extremes, I had to go to my clinic and Dr. handed me a paper saying Service connection, ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE, AGENT ORANGE I think that is as good as a letter
How do we get a DBQ for tinnitus and bilateral hearing lost
Has to be linked to military records, an in-service event, like combat zone also check your MOS like tanks, artillery.
Watch these types videos do a search they will walk you through it
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Where do I find the DBQ?
you need to submit a FOIA
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Hey combat Craig how are you today hey have you heard anything about disabled veterans getting a stimulus check in 2024 love your show you are great
I seriously doubt that's happening.
@@rogersmith7808 ok thanks big guy you are always on point
I just got a call from my attorney on my C&P exam for PTSD that I had 2 weeks ago. HE says that the VA denied my claim and the C&P exam doctor here in the Philippines gave NO "medical opinion". 1 1/2 talking on the phone ...he didnt go over my DSM-5, that im rated at 60, didnt go over any part of the DBQ...NOTHING!!!!!!!!! WTF does that mean????? got diagnosed,,,got in service event...a NEXUS letter from my VA clinical psychologist in San francisco...buddy letters...WTF does that mean "Denied No Medical Opnion"?
Anyone have any ideas...my attorney is hard to contact for a return call here in the Philippines.
It means, file a HLR appeal...
You will get alot of backpay...you got this man...
I do not understand why you are using an attorney. I did my C&P exam in the Philippines as well and filed everything myself. Could be the Dr. did not fill out the DBQ properly or the Attorney is not good. I filed my claim and had my C&P within 2 months and final decision by 3rd month and got 100% P&T.
The attorney is not going to help you with your claim, It sounds like you did not submit your medical evidence when you initiated your claim and that's why the denial. I would suggest you do away with your attorney and submit a supplement instead of an appeal.
Just finished a second Mental Health C&P. I was unsure why they were doing a second one so soon and was pretty nervous. The doctor said I was misrated and I should of been at 70% and not 50%. So Don't be nervous about multiple C&Ps everyone sometimes its beneficial.
The army ruined my life
0% can turn into 50% with secondaries and/or with conditions as you age. also in my case overseas, the local VA will only treat service affected conditions, whether 0 or 100. no service connection, no appt. so a 0 has value for sure
Are you in the Philippines? Heading there December 2024😂
Is it possible to link OSA secondary to a 50% sinusitis rating? Because they denied me an outright service connection for the OSA, even though I was put on a bipap machine, with 105 events per hour. They conceded that I was in a TERA location, and that the sleep study showed I needed and was issued the machine. But gave no reason for denial of OSA claim.
yup@@vinnie1711
that is true here in the Philippines...has to be service connected or NO help...I cant get my PTSD meds with my tinnitis service connection
yup, i was at manila va last week. u should put in for your ptsd here, its much faster here and c&p docs are extremely vet friendly@@number1Cheeto