My C&P examiner told me that she didn't want me to hurt myself. She told me to just bend until I felt pain or discomfort.

Just had my exam for my back (ankylosis) on the 22nd. My examiner didn't use the tool to measure my back. She also tried to trip me up by asking me, how did I know I had ankylosis if I never had X-rays? My response "because the military diagnosed me 😏☺️" My exam was pretty quick. Although she didn't use the tool, when she told me to bend I barely moved. I'll come back with an update.

man I like the way you explain things, you are very squared away

I'm 55 years old and just starting my process. Great videos and lots of information! Thanks!

Awesome info my brother! Keep up the good work.

Good video, easy to watch, lots of good info, no gloves.

80 percent of the time they don't sent key evidence by the IG office - good video as usual SIR !!!

Good info! Thanks for sharing!

I know they are coming after people like you but I see you are one of the few helpful ones. Yes their is a small charge that you do but not taking advantage like some company I won't name tried to charge me 10k of my benifits off top for minimal work... thank you very much for what you do seriously you have a tremendous effect on some people in a good way I hope you know that.

Hello Jordan, Great advice! You are truly an awesome guy and Thank You for the video and all you do to help fellow veterans.

Thank you for your tips. These insightful tips have assisted me by a huge measure. I am now at 70% combined, but have my shoulder on active duty, PTSD and my back (I flew Apaches with the 82nd and was airborne qualified in my late 30's). Thank you! Very good advice! By the way, the military lost my medicial records after retiring with 38 years...I had a printout after my last deployment of my injuries and flight physicals, though. How many vets lose out because of this? Thanks again!!!!

thanks for the tips and information

My last exam was in March 2024. The first thing the examiner asked was. "Were these not in your records? It's remanded." I had to explain to her the judge remand it back to the VA to get a rating. My records of my back injury were lost on active duty in 2009. It's always been noted that I had scoliosis going in prior 2005. The VA lost my records along with my buddy statements somewhere between 2015-2022. I was able to get new statements and now should be getting a decision here soon. I have 6 claims all dating back to 2012. My whole case was grandfathered into the new system.

As usual, thank you for the great info. Can you do a video regarding SC for fibroids? Do you know much about this topic?

I literally just had a C&P and examiner did not have any measurement tool to gauge my ability to lean forward. I was kinda taken back by that based on your previous videos on back injuries. Also brought my personal statement, he didn’t even look at it.

Absolutely! Bring your paperwork reflecting your injuries. My doctor didn’t have mine, said he was provided nothing showing my fractured vertebrae.

During my back exam, I could not bend during the ROM test because I was in so much pain. My back literally feels frozen (really stiff and tight with pain), so she was not able to use the tool to test my rom. I signed a waiver for not using the tool. On the paperwork she had me state my reason why I couldn't do the ROM test.

That having medical documents is a big one. I went for a Migraine C&P They told me the VA put in for tension headaches. They also didn't send her any of my records. I was able to grab a blue button of my recent exams I validated at least the basic info was there before sending them to VES. Currently waiting for someone to update so I know w hats going on. But yeah va is for sure not sending documents over.

My MH examiner never asked about history prior to Iraq deployment, talked about stressor statements, how I’ve been dealing with stuff daily and dreams I have. Was very pleasant, talked a little over an hour tele-exam, I didn’t really care if I got a rating or not basically. My VA records noted multiple times about stuff (non MH docs). VA and my VFW VSO (another veteran) actually talked me into just filing and just talk to examiner and see.

Something to note, I brought my records with me as they didn't have them all even though I loaded them. the examiner noted she could look at them but couldn't use them as a valid evaluation as when shhe submitted the results the "back office" QA department wouldnt have them to review and would kick it back. This was Optum Serve. As an FYI.

I'm pretty new to this channel and its been great. I ETS in 40 days. I'm aware that things need to be documented to be service connected. I submitted my BDD claim through a VSO with 14 things on it. My VSO said that he couldn't pull records for sinusitis/rhinitis with nosebleeds and a few other things. Is it worth going to sick call while on terminal leave to get some other things documented? I've already gone through the majority of my medical appointments civilian side. Thanks in advance!

During my exam dude didn’t even look at me. He sat there looking at his paper. He didn’t say anything about pain. He just said go as far as you can go. I can barely bend over before pain kicks in. But I can touch the floor but I’m in excruciating pain.

Great information. If you're going for TDUI (70% mental health), the same advice applies I assume?

If ever offered video call for mental health refuse it. It might be hard to do in person but I will never convey your pain via video like u will in person. I'm telling you from expirience. Goodluck vets

Had the same examiner twice for my orthopedic and sinus rhinitis issues. The best guy ever. Mental health are the worst got 100 % and my mental health issues got deffered and the 3rd different examiner accused me of filing claims for more money. Did HLR and still got denied I really think there decision is based I’m already 100%

I stopped moving my knee at the real point of pain. This seemed to "disappoint" my examiner, a VA C&P examiner, who then rearranged my position such that my body weight collapsed my knee WELL PAST any point of pain It hurt!! And, I DON'T WANT to do it again!!

It's the VA's game. We just have to learn how to play it.

Does anyone know if we can still file for Migraine headaches secondary to Tinnitus? I saw it was supposed to change, but didn't see when.

Can you do a video on claim 1151

I was stationed at a PRP base and it caused a lot of issues going through the x-ray machine daily. I’m looking into trying to purchase your help and wanted to see if that might be something I could get your help to prove.

the issues I encounter with C & P exams, is that the examiner don't get the accurate records and so, they just answer what the VA asking and that alone they denied me a few times for the same condition.

My C & P examiner didn’t even use a goniometer during the ROM part of the exam despite me asking about it. It's in HLR now. If no success on that, on to Supplemental.

How likely is it if we obtain & submit a private DBQ, we will get sent directly (Ready to Rate) without being sent to be scheduled for the C&P Exam? How often do you see it happen in both scenarios?

Can you file a claim if you believe you have something wrong but didn’t see a Dr yet/ do not have a record of it?

I went to the C&P exam for my back about two weeks ago. The dude used a goniometer...however, the jackass went from measuring one ROM to another and wasnt writing each one down after measuring. I saw the dbq a few days ago and that piece of schit essentially indicated that I had full ROM, even when I basically just peeked at my toes and said that's as far as I can go without feeling pain.

I had a C&P exam for my migraines with VES and I never heard anything or received any more mail telling me of my appointment so I contacted them and after finally getting through they said they didn’t set an appointment the doctor just sent evidence in without me being seen… is that possible? What should I do because it didn’t help my claim at all.

3 C&P this year. None had any of the evidence I uploaded to VA when I filed. I had my entire file for each claim and all three were excited and input all evidence into the system. It paid off on all three claim/ C&P for me. The VA gives little to no information, from my experience.

I have a question, I have issues and different types of diagnosis, per x-rays with my back and neck. I’m svc connected at 50 for joint conditions-If let’s say I get 80 or 60% out of the back and neck? What would be my total rating?

My C&P Examiner said I am going to rate your claims as approved for Benefits but wrote the opposite on the letter to the Raters.

Just had my C&P exam, my examiner used that goniometer for everything on me. I didn’t have to sign anything though? Could that mean anything?

question im going to the VA for the first time served 10 active army after 20 of being out. all i have been is talk to the VA staffer to get medical for primary care. i do have ringing in my ears and is service related. but never talk to anyone about it my MOS 11M. So do i first go after my ear ringing first. once that's done and wait to get connected then go for 2nd diary conditions cant goto sleep wake up alot have to have tv on for the noise, mental health needs or appointments.

Just got denied on back, feet, ankles and knees but was diagnosed during exam…what exactly went wrong?

Why do they ask you to move a second or third time after you told them you have pain on the first movement?

Can someone explain what a “diagnosis” is exactly. If it’s in my records in general it was diagnosed right??

What if I was denied past claims but I was diagnosed by C&P examiners?

Does PTSD always need to be combat related?

My CP exam was bullshit .. guy was a piece of work .. he was national guard major in his own private practice doing these exams and always talking over me.. needless to say everything was denied ..

I took my wife's lay statement to my mental health one.

Where did my other comment disappear to!!?? 😮

My problem is getting a C&P exam. The VA is not wanting to send me for them.

What if your in pain all the time😂

As a medical examiner... please don't fake the pain. I rather have you tell me the severity of pain when you truly have a flare than fake it. I have different tests that I can check, without you being aware...and see if the truth is not being told. Please tell us the truth. Its best that way.

I was stationed at a PRP base and it caused a lot of issues going through the x-ray machine daily. I’m looking into trying to purchase your help and wanted to see if that might be something I could get your help to prove.