C&P Exam for PTSD: What Veterans Should Know
If you’re filing a VA disability claim for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can develop after a life-threatening or deeply distressing event, you’ll likely be scheduled for a Compensation and Pension exam (C&P exam), the evaluation the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses to assess your condition. For many veterans, […]
What Is a C&P Exam? What to Expect at Your VA Exam
If you’ve filed a disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), you’ve probably heard the term “C&P exam” and wondered what it actually involves. A Compensation and Pension exam (C&P exam) is a medical evaluation the VA uses to assess the nature and severity of a condition connected to your military service, and […]
What Are VA Secondary Conditions? A Veteran’s Guide
If you’re already receiving VA disability compensation for one condition and a second health problem has developed because of it, you may be dealing with a secondary condition. It’s more common than most veterans realize. Understanding how secondary conditions work can mean the difference between an incomplete claim and one that reflects the full scope […]