About this episode
Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses What to Expect in Headaches C&P Exam. Leah provides detailed insights into the CMP exam process for veterans seeking disability claims for headaches. Leah explains that veterans will receive paperwork indicating their CMP exam details, including the examiner's information. She suggests researching the examiner in advance, although notes this might increase anxiety for some. On exam day, veterans should expect to complete paperwork and discuss their headache history, including type, duration, associated symptoms, medication, and impact on daily life and work. The examiner will use a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) available on the VA website, which matches the rating criteria for disability. Leah clarifies that the exam might lead to an increase in existing benefits or new service connections, depending on the severity and impact of the headaches. If you would like more information on our services including Independent Medical Opinion Letters often referred to as nexus letters and records review, please check us out here: https://www.prestigeveteranmctx.com/ #veterans #va #medical