Nope, don't trust that the C&P examiner will act on your best behalf. Go into the exam with all relevant records printed out and a DBQ form you filled out so you have all your symptoms and diagnoses in front of you. That way nothing is missed. And if the doctor is supposed to measure you with a goniometer (*foot stomp*), make sure he uses one and tells you out loud each measurement as he takes it. If he doesn't have one or refuses to use one, stop the exam and immediately call the organization that scheduled the exam (like QTC) to inform them. If you leave the doctor's office without addressing that issue on the spot, the C&P Examiner can write whatever they want...and then it's an uphill battle for you to overcome their incorrect assessment.
I wouldn't recommend bringing in a DBQ that the veteran has completed although, I've heard of people doing that. I would much rather bring a DBQ completed by your primary healthcare provider (or private DBQ). Even if the veteran uploaded the evidence. I'd also be prepared to speak on your evidence and only your evidence within your records but this assumes that the current symptoms are captured by the evidence. Dude, thank YOU for being a member!! - Clay
That's a lot to ask to trust a C and P examiner are you kidding me 30 years I trusted a C and P examiner still waiting to get all of my ailments approved
I’ve had good results from VES and QTC exams. I think it depends on who you get and being prepared. I’ve brought medical records highlighted in places I knew were important for the DBQ and the examiner told me it really helped. There is so much information and limited time they can easily miss things in the medical records.
@concretejungle550 Weird. I've been getting mine within a few weeks, different contractors. Even one I didn't expect since it was on the way home from work.
A lot of veterans are not being honest about EVERYTHING going on at least partially because there are no protections in place if a vet claims, say, PTSD.
I’ll agree, I don’t pursue some claims because VBA has hard on for some conditions. Hearing loss and OSA are 2 that come to mind. I will be doing an ITF and going at OSA again if need be though. It’s all about strategy on that one.
it is not all the examiners fault. i have had multiple examiners tell me that VA did not give them access to all my records. they can only see what the VA gives them.
Kansas City area also, so far they have been the BEST (Optum serve formerly LHI) as far as examiners QTC Was ok. I was awarded 9 out of 11 with QTC but evidence was clear cut. Father in law just went through QTC exams, so we’ll see on his. He had solid evidence.
I had my C&P exam with Optima Serve 4 months ago here in Charlotte, NC; and the office was a convenient 2 miles from my house. My previous claims were done by QTC, who denied me for tinnitus. But eventually it was approved after adding additional evidence & buddy statements.
Qtc was great. They treated me like a human. Optum treated me like garbage. VES had a good examiner, but dbq hasn’t been uploaded yet. I hope they send it quick like qtc did
I hear from Clay’s Videos and other comments in there that VES isn’t good, yet I have to mention that a VES examiner back in 2020 was the best examiner I have ever had hands down, he was patient and listened and took his time going through my Service treatment records you could tell. I have had issues with QTC, so in my experience, they are the bottom-tier contractor.
VES has gotten up to 80% ....be straight forward with the provider and let them know that you take your health very serious and you want them to diagnose you properly.
Had a recent C&P exam with VES, first time they did one of mine and it took about 8 minutes from the time I signed in to signing out, drove 20 miles for that! Still waiting for the rater so I would imagine this won’t end well.
File a complaint if you are experiencing a delay with your DBQ or medical opinion! Husband emailed the CEO of Maximus-parent company of VES-to ask for assistance in getting the medical opinion the VBA was waiting for moved forward in their process. He received a very prompt and kind response. The next day a liaison called and promised to call every day until the issue was resolved since the complaint had been forwarded from corporate. Hopefully VES will be able to wrap this up in the next week or so. It’s been 3 months since the initial exam and 6 weeks since the VBA requested the medical opinion.
The what I call 'federal' VA Claim Clinics are pretty amazing. I'm not sure if the VA plans to pursue this as an option, especially to rural communities and those who aren't able to travel. - Clay
I'm in the NE and mine have been through VES. Doing a BDD, I've had 4 appts. scheduled their VES and they've been quick. Other than that, I'm not far enough along in the process to comment on how it all shakes out.
Terrible,they sent me to a hospital for a procedure wasted a day of work cause VES never sent the doctors orders to the hospital. My self and hospital called several times and all they did is to send cover letters. A total waste of a PTO from work.
VES has been doing my C&P exams and I’m not impressed. Their providers are not people I would see privately. 🏴☠️
They didn't even show up for me.
Because they're a scam.
Get your money back.
What they'd charge ?
You feel ripped off ?
Look, most of these C&P examiners are just terrible, bottom line
Wow! That is a load off my mind. I can trust the Cand P examiner.
Sarcasm? 😂
- Clay
@@TheCivDiv where were y'all during this interview?
@@birdsta vfw convention, louisville
4 moths in "QA" with VES! VES is hot garbage!
You can file a complaint with corporate VES.
Nope, don't trust that the C&P examiner will act on your best behalf. Go into the exam with all relevant records printed out and a DBQ form you filled out so you have all your symptoms and diagnoses in front of you. That way nothing is missed. And if the doctor is supposed to measure you with a goniometer (*foot stomp*), make sure he uses one and tells you out loud each measurement as he takes it. If he doesn't have one or refuses to use one, stop the exam and immediately call the organization that scheduled the exam (like QTC) to inform them. If you leave the doctor's office without addressing that issue on the spot, the C&P Examiner can write whatever they want...and then it's an uphill battle for you to overcome their incorrect assessment.
I wouldn't recommend bringing in a DBQ that the veteran has completed although, I've heard of people doing that. I would much rather bring a DBQ completed by your primary healthcare provider (or private DBQ). Even if the veteran uploaded the evidence. I'd also be prepared to speak on your evidence and only your evidence within your records but this assumes that the current symptoms are captured by the evidence. Dude, thank YOU for being a member!!
- Clay
Still waiting on them to send my reimbursement checks. It's been two months now
I've been seeing VES reps for years. They are more for the VA then they are for us Veterans. 3 visits with them. 3 denials from VA .????
I went to VES in Germany and they were super quick with the appointments.
That's a lot to ask to trust a C and P examiner are you kidding me 30 years I trusted a C and P examiner still waiting to get all of my ailments approved
I’ve had good results from VES and QTC exams. I think it depends on who you get and being prepared. I’ve brought medical records highlighted in places I knew were important for the DBQ and the examiner told me it really helped. There is so much information and limited time they can easily miss things in the medical records.
I believe that is “KEY” player in my experience also.
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I thought the advice was going to be: "don't use VES."
Inadvertently, that is the message. The Comments say so.
It’s been almost 4 months since my C&P exam. They still haven’t reimbursed me travel pay and I’ve contacted them twice. 🤔
Damn same
@@concretejungle550 I'm in the same boat
@@jesusgutierrez9705 the VA want to to give money to everyone but veterans 😩
@concretejungle550 Weird. I've been getting mine within a few weeks, different contractors. Even one I didn't expect since it was on the way home from work.
@@jdminn4 they told me they sent in the mail. I never got it, then they supposedly sent another. I never received that either😒
A lot of veterans are not being honest about EVERYTHING going on at least partially because there are no protections in place if a vet claims, say, PTSD.
I’ll agree, I don’t pursue some claims because VBA has hard on for some conditions.
Hearing loss and OSA are 2 that come to mind.
I will be doing an ITF and going at OSA again if need be though. It’s all about strategy on that one.
I am on SSDI and currently 80%if I try for tdiu will SSDI have any impact on that
Social Security disability, no, it should help you with VA - TDIU
it is not all the examiners fault. i have had multiple examiners tell me that VA did not give them access to all my records. they can only see what the VA gives them.
There is definitely a large role in the adjudication process that sets the examiners up for failure at times
- Clay
If you’re in the 757 area , try to get your C&P exam with Optum Serve in Virginia Beach. Great examiners
Kansas City area also, so far they have been the BEST (Optum serve formerly LHI) as far as examiners
QTC Was ok. I was awarded 9 out of 11 with QTC but evidence was clear cut.
Father in law just went through QTC exams, so we’ll see on his. He had solid evidence.
I had my C&P exam with Optima Serve 4 months ago here in Charlotte, NC; and the office was a convenient 2 miles from my house.
My previous claims were done by QTC, who denied me for tinnitus. But eventually it was approved after adding additional evidence & buddy statements.
Qtc was great. They treated me like a human. Optum treated me like garbage. VES had a good examiner, but dbq hasn’t been uploaded yet. I hope they send it quick like qtc did
Still waiting for VES C&P to submit my DBQ to VA been 2 month
@@robertofigueroa465 see my earlier comment and email corporate
You can file a complaint with corporate VES
I got a missed call from VES. I have been on 70% SC for 10 years. Why thry calling me
All my CMP exams that I've had, they do not ask you any questions at all. I've tryed to explaine my situation! A no go, no reply. "Nurnberg germany"
I hear from Clay’s Videos and other comments in there that VES isn’t good, yet I have to mention that a VES examiner back in 2020 was the best examiner I have ever had hands down, he was patient and listened and took his time going through my Service treatment records you could tell. I have had issues with QTC, so in my experience, they are the bottom-tier contractor.
VES has gotten up to 80% ....be straight forward with the provider and let them know that you take your health very serious and you want them to diagnose you properly.
Had a recent C&P exam with VES, first time they did one of mine and it took about 8 minutes from the time I signed in to signing out, drove 20 miles for that! Still waiting for the rater so I would imagine this won’t end well.
Mine ran a similar route. Quick in and out. Went from 10% to 50% the next month.
@@user-qy9rg3nt2l Still waiting on a rating. VA expedited mine. Was diagnosed with major depression and anxiety by examiner
@@user-qy9rg3nt2l hoping for a similar outcome but it’s already been 6 weeks since my C&P.
Hahaha...C&P provider has your best interest in mind! Lmfao!😂
That was absolutely fucking useless
We also know that they do not do anything on our behalf They are incentivized to say less than likely
Ves...the largest negative nexus letter mill
File a complaint if you are experiencing a delay with your DBQ or medical opinion!
Husband emailed the CEO of Maximus-parent company of VES-to ask for assistance in getting the medical opinion the VBA was waiting for moved forward in their process. He received a very prompt and kind response. The next day a liaison called and promised to call every day until the issue was resolved since the complaint had been forwarded from corporate.
Hopefully VES will be able to wrap this up in the next week or so. It’s been 3 months since the initial exam and 6 weeks since the VBA requested the medical opinion.
Same, these are the real questions that needed to be asked. Fck VES
The majority of my service connections have come from VES, and the majority of my denials from a VA examiner.
Listen to the provider ? I thought the provider was supposed to to listen to the veteran
Need to do one of these or several in Florida around the state 🙏🏽
The what I call 'federal' VA Claim Clinics are pretty amazing. I'm not sure if the VA plans to pursue this as an option, especially to rural communities and those who aren't able to travel.
- Clay
VES is terrible.
C&P trust? Lol😂
I'm in the NE and mine have been through VES. Doing a BDD, I've had 4 appts. scheduled their VES and they've been quick. Other than that, I'm not far enough along in the process to comment on how it all shakes out.
Garbage
You cant be patient with them when they rush you out in less than 5 minutes.... Every VES appointment i had was in and out faster than Chicfila
Terrible,they sent me to a hospital for a procedure wasted a day of work cause VES never sent the doctors orders to the hospital. My self and hospital called several times and all they did is to send cover letters. A total waste of a PTO from work.
Ves 💪
# 1 advice…. NEVER TRUST VES ACE EXAMS. RESCHEDULE!!!!!
I got this here hang nail. Just kidding. Good advice!
I was surprised VES was willing to speak. We asked Optum and they wanted nothing to do with this one.
- Clay
😂😂😂 VES is a joke! Their examiners here are absolute garbage!
Click bait
How is this clickbait? What’s not true?
- Clay
@TheCivDiv at the very least, do some research on how bad this company is and hold them accountable!
Ves got a billion dollar contract from the va for a reason. They are great at denying.