Compensation and Pension Exam
Question:
What is a compensation and pension (C&P) exam.
Answer:
Compensation
This benefit program evaluates disability resulting from all types of diseases and injuries encountered as a result of military service. The degrees of disability that are determined by VA represent, as far as can practicably be determined, the average loss in wages resulting from such diseases and injuries and their complications in civil occupations. Generally, the degrees of disability specified are also designed to compensate for considerable loss of working time from exacerbations or illnesses.
Pension
Pension is available to veterans, surviving spouses and children, if the veteran has qualifying service and there is financial need. Veterans must also have a qualifying disability which need not be service-connected.
Examinations
Physical examinations, when made by the VA, are done under criteria worked out by both the Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration.
If you combine all of these VA definitions, you will see that a C&P exam is designed to determine 1) if you still have a disability that may have started in the service, (2) is the current disability a result of the military service, and (3) to determine the severity of the disability. The rating specialist them takes the exam report and uses the following criteria to determine the proper rating percentage.
A veteran may have more than one C&P exam. Some of the reasons for this are conflicting medical opinions about the same disability, delay of time since the last exam, request for re-evaluation, and many others.
You do not have to attend a C&P exam alone unless you choose to. You can not be denied anyone you request to be present and, if necessary, sign a release for that person to be present. You are also allowed to take a tape recorder and if you let them know you intend to use it, you may record the exam. If, for any reason, you are uncomfortable or feeling violated, you may leave the room and request assistance immediately. If you miss an exam, you may request a reproceed to reschedule the exam but please try to make all exams.
Good luck!
What is a compensation and pension (C&P) exam.
Answer:
Compensation
This benefit program evaluates disability resulting from all types of diseases and injuries encountered as a result of military service. The degrees of disability that are determined by VA represent, as far as can practicably be determined, the average loss in wages resulting from such diseases and injuries and their complications in civil occupations. Generally, the degrees of disability specified are also designed to compensate for considerable loss of working time from exacerbations or illnesses.
Pension
Pension is available to veterans, surviving spouses and children, if the veteran has qualifying service and there is financial need. Veterans must also have a qualifying disability which need not be service-connected.
Examinations
Physical examinations, when made by the VA, are done under criteria worked out by both the Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration.
If you combine all of these VA definitions, you will see that a C&P exam is designed to determine 1) if you still have a disability that may have started in the service, (2) is the current disability a result of the military service, and (3) to determine the severity of the disability. The rating specialist them takes the exam report and uses the following criteria to determine the proper rating percentage.
A veteran may have more than one C&P exam. Some of the reasons for this are conflicting medical opinions about the same disability, delay of time since the last exam, request for re-evaluation, and many others.
You do not have to attend a C&P exam alone unless you choose to. You can not be denied anyone you request to be present and, if necessary, sign a release for that person to be present. You are also allowed to take a tape recorder and if you let them know you intend to use it, you may record the exam. If, for any reason, you are uncomfortable or feeling violated, you may leave the room and request assistance immediately. If you miss an exam, you may request a reproceed to reschedule the exam but please try to make all exams.
Good luck!
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