VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams

A VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam is a medical evaluation used to determine the service-connection and severity of a veteran's disability for rating purposes, which influences monthly compensation and eligibility for VA healthcare benefits.

What to Expect

Purpose

To evaluate medical conditions related to your military service
To determine if a condition is service-connected
To assess the severity of your condition
To help the VA decide disability compensation benefits

Does it initiate treatment?

The exam is not a treatment visit
A provider reviews your medical history and may perform a physical exam
You may be asked questions about symptoms, daily functioning, and how the condition affects work and life
Some exams may include questionnaires or basic diagnostic testing

Important Notes

Attend your appointment as scheduled
Bring a list of medications and relevant medical records (if requested)
Be honest and thorough when describing your symptoms
The examiner does not decide your benefits — Medical findings are submitted to the VA for review.

Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP)

RHRP

The Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP), administered through the U.S. Department of Defense, provides medical readiness services for members of the Reserve and National Guard to assess fitness for duty.

What to Expect

Review of medical history
Physical examination (if required)
Hearing and vision testing
Immunizations (if due)
Laboratory testing (as ordered)

After

These exams are for readiness purposes, not disability determination
Results are shared with military command for readiness tracking
Follow-up care may be recommended if concerns are identified

VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams

What to Expect

Important Notes

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Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP)

RHRP

What to Expect

After

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