Walk into your C&P exam prepared.
A C&P exam is a VA-arranged exam to evaluate your condition. The exam matters - sometimes more than the claim itself.
The single biggest mistake at a C&P exam: describing your best day instead of your worst. The examiner only sees what you show them in that one appointment. Make it count. Save the "doing fine, doc" reflex for civilian doctors.
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1Describe your worst days, not your average
2Be specific about frequency, severity, and impact
3Don't downplay symptoms because you're tough
4Bring a list of your conditions in your own words
5Know what condition the exam is supposed to cover
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