You have been scheduled for a C&P exam as part of your appeal/application and the Regional Office has determined that you have met a minimal standard qualifying you for an evaluation by a physician to determine the etiology and/or severity of your condition. WHO ARE THE EXAMINERS? The Compensation and Pension examination may take place at a VA Medical Center, outpatient clinic or with a contract examiner. The VA has contract sources to assist with getting these examinations done in a … [Read more...]
Compensation and Pension Examination
What is a VA C&P Exam? Within the VA there are two separate and distinct departments, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA). The VHA deals with providing medical care and treatment to veterans, while the VBA determines compensation and monetary benefits. A Compensation and Pension Examination, or “C&P”, is a strange hybrid of both the VHA & VBA. They are conducted by physicians within the VHA or privately contracted physicians, … [Read more...]
