
A Guideline for your VA compensation and pension exam
A VA compensation and pension exam perspective relating to psychiatric exams. It is a good guideline for all exams, but they only did psych exams.
Authors Notes
The VA has examined me for multiple problems, and this is my format when I go to be examined. A little common sense and clarity of thinking will go a long way toward getting you what you are entitled to.
This person is going to judge you. It’s their job, and that is why you are there. To be adjudicated fairly. How would you like to be remembered? A skuzzy stereotypical veteran? Or a troubled one who is doing the best they can? Steve A. Neff MSW

What to Expect during the Medical Examination
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Be on time or a little early.
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Be polite. Yelling at the examiner for the injustices you perceive will do nothing but alienate them.
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Curse at your own risk. You can get your point across better with proper English.
The best answer I ever got from a veteran was from a former Marine Vietnam Veteran who said,“If I’m here, I can’t be doing very well now, can I? I haven’t been able to sleep for the past ten days over worrying about this exam, and my wife says I’m really grumpy, and the bill collectors call all of the time.”
Most Commonly Claimed VA Disabilities Tinnitus | Limitation of flexion, knee | Hearing Loss | PTS(D) | Lumbosacral or Cervical Strain | Paralysis of Sciatic Nerve | Scars | Limitation of motion, ankle | Limitation of motion of the arm | Migraine
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