C&P Exam (QTC)
I went to my C&P exam last week and was gisgusted at the way the Doctor performed my exam. I filled out the exam DBQ as instructed with all of my symptons for my Lowerback INC clain...
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When she marked "Normal ROM" she is stating at that point your flexions were within normal range. As for palpation of spasms, if they weren't there, they weren't there. Not saying you were not in...
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Vol is correct in his statement about when the exam begins. A lot of examiners will be waiting and looking out their office window to watch you pull up. My third C&P examiner passed by me two...
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Retired 13 E, What were the actual numbers that the examiner checked off? With those, we will be able to give you a better guestimate of what to expect.
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Retired 13 E My son is new to the VA system. After his C&Ps he called to tell me that he did not know it but the Dr. had been watching his every move. The Dr. made comments about how he sat down...
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Unfortunately, She didnt even check off a number. She checked the all Normal Box. All Normal on everything. She asked me to provide her a copy of my MRI that showed my Buldging Disc (L4/5 & L5-S1...
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Retired 13 E I know where you are coming from and appreciate what you are saying. Unfortunately not all examiners are the same and there are differences in personalities. In addition, there are...
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Retired 13 E wrote:I went to my C&P exam last week and was gisgusted at the way the Doctor performed my exam. I filled out the exam DBQ as instructed with all of my symptons for my Lowerback INC...
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When measuring ROM, the examiner is required to use a goniometer and note where pain began and how far you could been despite the pain. If the examiner did not do this and just eyeballed it, I would...
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I agree Mike. I'm not sure what form was used, but it wasn't the DBQ. http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-0960M-14-ARE.pdf There aren't any 'normal' blocks to check. It's very explicit....
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Just as an aside, if you Infact filled out a Back DBQ, the number is noted above then you did the whole thing totally wrong, a DBQ is not for you to fill out, it is for your doc to fill out. If you...
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I certainly concur that a DBQ is not for the veteran to fill out except for perhaps administrative information. However, the DBQ captures the required data to be addressed and can be used to ensure...
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maparker when you say a veteran should take immediate action when a C&P examiner did not follow proper protocol during an exam, can you please be a little more specific as to what he/she should...
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From personal experience I have found that eye-balled ROM measurements were actually favorable by a 5 degrees."If a veteran starts to complain to the examiner, that probably will backfire."+1Remember...
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There was no goniometer ROM measurements taken on me. The Dr seemed mad or frustrated that I couldnt continue to bed over like she thought i should. I didnt realize that i have had Lower Back problem...
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Retired 13E There is always some light at the end of the tunnel. If the examiner wrote down that you are incapable of 'prolonged sitting', that suggests to me that you are not even able to perform...
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system1082 That is a great story and tickles the cockles of my heart that you grew close to your C&P examiner. Thanks for sharing it. Irish
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If it were me and the c&p was not done correctly, I would write a letter to the RO, explain the situation and request another c&p to be conducted to standard. Mike
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Is limitation of Prolonged Walking & Sitting a diagnosis or opinion? Just wondering how VA looks at this description from the C&P Doc.
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Should i wait for my Brown Envelope or try to get it in now. I am Presently in the PREPARATION FOR DECISION PHASE. Your Thoughts!
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