What is a CP exam?

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What is a CP exam?

A compensation and pension examination, also known as a C&P exam or a VA claim exam, is an important part of the VA disability claim and compensation process. The VA schedules a C&P exam for veterans to help determine the service connection of your disability and the severity of your symptoms.

How do I prepare for the C&P exam?

VA C&P Exam Preparation Tips

  1. 1) Fortify Your Claim Application with “Disability Benefits Questionnaires” Answered by Your Doctor.
  2. 2) Attend Your Exam!
  3. 3) Verify Which Disabling Condition Is Being Evaluated.
  4. 4) Bring Your Spouse, a Family Member or Caregiver with You.
  5. 5) Keep a Daily Journal of your Life as a Disabled Vet.

How long does it take to get a decision from CP?

After your VA C&P exam, and once your claim is complete, the VA estimates it could take 3-4 months before you hear a decision.

What is the VA C&P exam?

C&P Exam (short for “Compensation and Pension”) is an exam performed by a VA salaried or contracted physician to document the current severity of a condition that is being considered for VA Disability and DoD Disability. The VA gives VA Disability Benefits for every service-connected condition.

How often are C and P exams?

When you receive a rating decision from the VA, it might indicate that the VA will schedule an examination at a future date. Generally, routine future medical examinations are scheduled every 5 years if the disability in question is not static (meaning the condition has the tendency to get better and worse over time).

How long VA rating takes?

VA disability claims typically are fully processed within three to four months. Once you get your results back, you will have a rating that indicates how much you will receive per month in benefits.

Do you have to go to C&P exam?

If you are scheduled for a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam, it is extremely important that you attend. If you do not attend, there could be consequences depending on the type of claim you have pending. For example, both initial claims and increased rating claims will likely be denied.