USCAVC Sharp v. Shulkin No. 16-1385 Mr. Sharp, an Army Korean War veteran who suffers from numerous musculoskeletal injuries, argued that Veterans Affairs medical examinations he received were inadequate because the examiner failed to “ascertain … [Read more...] about Musculoskeletal VA Disability Claims – Sharp v Shulkin May Make Higher Disability Percentage Ratings Possible
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Common Mistakes – Attending the C&P Exams by Hill and Ponton
Matthew Hill: And today we’d like to talk to you a little bit about … We’re talking about a series on big mistakes vets make, and problems that are presented in their claim, that interfere with them getting the benefits they deserve. Today, we just … [Read more...] about Common Mistakes – Attending the C&P Exams by Hill and Ponton
Preparing for Your C and P Exam
The exams should be to what you’re asking for, what kind of compensation. If it’s the first claim to say that something is related to service, like a back claim saying, “I believe that my back was injured in service and that’s why I currently have … [Read more...] about Preparing for Your C and P Exam
10 Tips to Help You Keep the Compensation and Pension Exam (C&P exam) in Perspective
I encouraged you to keep the exam in perspective. What is that Perspective? Honestly, it comes down to recognizing that the purpose of the C&P Exam is NOT to convince the doctor that your injury is service connected, but to let him or her conduct … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Help You Keep the Compensation and Pension Exam (C&P exam) in Perspective
VA C and P Exam – Do’s and Don’ts – VA Compensation Pension Exam
The following is written from a VA Compensation and Pension Examiners perspective relating to psychiatric exams. It is a good guideline for all exams but I only did psych exams. I’ve been examined by the VA for multiple problems and this is my format … [Read more...] about VA C and P Exam – Do’s and Don’ts – VA Compensation Pension Exam
