Do you have questions about VA claim exams? Not sure what to expect?
Veterans filing disability claims may feel a sense of relief when they submit their claim but still have lingering questions about what comes next in the claims process. Many Veterans wonder what will happen at their VA claim exam (also known as a compensation and pension, or C&P exam). To help answer these questions, VA has updated two websites which provide current information on frequently asked questions:
Claim Exam Information – Compensation (va.gov)
VA Claim Exam (C&P Exam) | Veterans Affairs
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
VA claim exams are an important part of the claims process. VA’s updated websites provide Veterans with answers about why a claim exam may or may not be needed, who contacts Veterans about scheduling exams and how Veterans will be contacted. These new webpages contain answers to additional questions such as:
- What to do if an exam is missed;
- How to reschedule an appointment;
- What to bring to the exam and how to prepare for it;
- Who completes the exam;
- Costs or travel expenses, and more.
Updated exam information
All Veterans—including those who have been through a VA claim exam in the past—will want to check out the new websites to get the latest information on how VA conducts claim exams. In addition to examiners at VA medical facilities, VA Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO) also has highly trained health care professionals across the country and overseas completing claim exams. These contract examiners are trained to ensure exams are conducted promptly, professionally and at a location near the Veteran’s home of record. VA has also implemented modernizations, such as telehealth exams. During a telehealth exam, the examiner can meet with a Veteran via video to complete certain types of exams instead of traveling to an in-person exam.
Website information
VA wants to bridge any gaps in communication by giving Veterans a comprehensive and easily accessible resource for all VA claim exam questions. Please visit our updated websites to learn more about VA claim exams and to find answers to frequently asked questions.
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