1. **Review your medical evidence**: Understand your medical history thoroughly so you can effectively communicate it to the examiner. 2. **Understand the purpose of your exam**: Stick to discussing what you're being evaluated for and avoid going off-topic. 3. **Be honest and open**: Express how your disabilities affect your daily life and don't hesitate to share your experiences, even if they're emotional. 4. **Prepare a list**: Make a list of symptoms and medications related to your disabilities to ensure you don't forget any important details. 5. **Know your claim**: Understand the details of your disability claim, including whether it's primary or secondary, and how it originated. 6. **Be punctual**: Arrive on time for your exam to show respect for the examiner's time and to avoid rushing through the process. 7. **Bring relevant documentation**: If available, bring letters from spouses or doctors that explain how your disabilities affect you. 8. **Dress appropriately**: Be clean and presentable, but don't overdress; wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. 9. **Stay focused and calm**: Try to remain focused on the topic at hand and ask for clarification if needed. 10. **Follow up**: After the exam, follow up on the status of your claim to ensure everything is progressing as it should. These tips can help veterans prepare for and navigate their compensation and pension exams effectively.

I got 70% disability for PTSD last week, I started my initial claim July 2023... i was shocked because i got out the Navy in 2012.❤

@TheVADisabilityGuy

6 ай бұрын

Wow congrats on a short turnaround. Your evidence must have been mad solid. I can only guess that your other claims have gotten you to 100%. If not keep fighting now that you have that big one.

@blacqsmiththebanga

5 ай бұрын

Congrats

@wealthylee9334

4 ай бұрын

Me too bro. 2012.

Great info….thank you!

Well done. No bullshit or over the top comments about the examiner, real good review of what is coming. Good job, I just subscribed!

Thank you!

Great video!

@TheVADisabilityGuy

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Liked and subbed

First rule is don't get an examiner who is brand new who the VA has taught that the veteran is the enemy.

If only i had known to journal my pain through the years. Ugh. I was you to suck it up so I did. 😢

After having a C&P exam for knees 4 months ago VA is going to get a medical opinion from another doctor for which I don’t need to attend. Is that normal?

What if your having flare ups and your in alot of pain on that day. Will they cancel your exam? And will that hurt your claim?

🙏🏿🙏🏿

I have been to several examines that was about body issues and was never touch by the Dr.

@TheVADisabilityGuy

6 ай бұрын

Yeah it crazy but it depends on the examiner a lot of times. Some will go off of medical records only but if you ever feel like you are not getting a proper examination speak up and complain.

Hey man how long do you usually get a decision after the c and p exam is complete? I completed mine on january 5th 2024. I still have not got a decision. Is it normal to take this long?

@blacqsmiththebanga

5 ай бұрын

Should have been 2 months but maybe by the end of this week.

@imveryhungry112

5 ай бұрын

@@blacqsmiththebanga oh so most people get a decision within 2 months from the C AND P exam?

@blacqsmiththebanga

5 ай бұрын

@imveryhungry112 at least that is what the notification online says but I'm reading sometimes it can take 1 year. I was mine is being finalized yesterday by the hotline. So call the hotline and ask exactly what's going on with your situation.

@imveryhungry112

5 ай бұрын

@@blacqsmiththebanga Ok thank you. Well at least they havent denied mine yet :(

@blacqsmiththebanga

5 ай бұрын

@imveryhungry112 put it this way.. I've had my claim granted for nearly 2 months and I still haven't been rated by the regional office. Prolly cause their initial decision was overturned and they're going to owe me.

Waiting on your Asthma vid, getting MEB for it currently

@TheVADisabilityGuy

6 ай бұрын

I may have to do that one in the next few weeks then. I was MEB’d. Don’t accept anything lower than 30% on the DOD side. That gets you and your family tricare for life at a low cost.

Can you get 100%disability and still get your retirement?

@danieljustdaniel9550

6 ай бұрын

@@AllergicFungus at 50% you will get your full military retirement.

@TheVADisabilityGuy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing information.

@TheVADisabilityGuy

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! But your battle buddies beat me to answering you. Sorry I was late.

@MsG_executor

2 ай бұрын

​@TheVADisabilityGuy my battle buddy's abuse me. drills punish me instead of them

@trulyworkfromhome6767

Ай бұрын

Yes, i know someone that gets theirs