What This Page Is
This page allows veterans to share experiences with C&P (Compensation & Pension) exams — especially when the exam felt incomplete, inaccurate, rushed, or unqualified.
Why This Exists
Many veterans report similar issues such as:
- Very short exams for complex conditions
- No review of service treatment records
- Incorrect statements in reports
- Missing measurements (like range-of-motion)
- Wrong medical specialty evaluating the condition
- Denied benefits after exam findings
By sharing experiences, veterans can recognize patterns, learn what evidence helped others, and better prepare for appeals or re-exams.
What a C&P Exam Is
A C&P exam is not treatment. It is an evaluation used to determine service connection and disability rating. The exam report can heavily influence whether a claim is approved or denied.
How To Use This Page
- Read other veterans’ experiences.
- Share your own experience below.
- Vote 👍 on helpful posts.
- Report 🚩 posts that include personal identifiers or threats.
What To Include
- What condition was evaluated
- What seemed incomplete or incorrect
- Whether records were reviewed
- What happened afterward (denial, low rating, etc.)
- What helped after (appeal, private opinion, buddy statements)
What NOT To Post
- No names
- No claim numbers
- No addresses
- No phone numbers
- No threats or accusations
This page is peer discussion only. It is not legal advice.