What to Expect in a Low Back Pain C&P Exam | VA Disability

Leah, discusses what to expect during a lumbar spine or low back pain C&P (Compensation and Pension) exam for VA disability. After filing a claim for a low back condition, veterans receive a packet detailing their examination details. At the exam, physicians use a Disability Benefit Questionnaire (DBQ) to document medical history, current condition, and the results of various tests like range of motion, goniometry, reflex tests, and more. The DBQ also inquires about related conditions like radiculopathy and any other neurological abnormalities. Leah emphasizes the importance of understanding and verbalizing pain points during the exam and recommends viewing her other related videos for a deeper understanding.

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[danielvelez]

Outstanding information, I have a pending claim for lumber spine. Thank you for your services.

[cdperry]

Your videos are awesome. I just had a C&P exam in September. Favorable lumbar strain from bilateral knee service connected. Finally got 100%!!!

[Trunks]

Wow nice to see a channel actually respond to its viewers, I’m actually very impressed how much you respond to everyone.

[stucker]

Leah completed a Nexus Letter for me connecting my service connected injuries Ankles and Knee to multiple back issues that I am currently suffering from. I completed my C&P exam thru the Hampton VA hospital. The Nexus Letter was so thorough that when I viewed the Note of my C&P eval, via thr blue button report, it appears that the VA C&P examiner was in agreement and used Leah's evidence (Research & Medical Articles) to agree that my back issues are "at least likely than not" secondary conditions and supported my claim.

Great job Leah. I definitely am very pleased using your services.

[siddkid]

1. Understand your symptoms
2. Voice when you feel tension/pain.
3. Be respectful...you get more flies with honey 😊

[ChriStyle]

I went to a C&P exam recently for my lower back and I had a current diagnosis from my personal doctor, MRI and medications. I was injured during airborne school. The examiner said she couldn’t connect me because I wasn’t treated in service. I explained that most soldiers don’t go to the doctor unless something is broken or you’re bleeding profusely. She still said that she couldn’t connect me. I was denied. I filed for a HLR. I also got my personal doctor to write me a nexus statement in case this HLR doesn’t go my way. Crazy thing is everything I’m rated for, I never sought treatment for any of it while I was in service.

[kentwhittsr]

This was a great video and very explanatory and you were spot on in explaining the form as my C&P exam went exactly all the way to the end…Thank You!!!!

[EscapeRality]

I was told to look online to get ready for my C&P, and this is the 1st lower back video. Very informative.

Having never really dealt with VA stuff before, this definitely helps get me ready. Thank you very much.

[TexasMade]

I just got 20% for both legs for radiculopathy secondary to degenerative disc disease and degenerative arthritis.

[cgibson]

Thank you. The DBQ helps to know the test questions ahead of time.

[rc_farmer]

I just had a C&P by an out sourced examiner. I waited longer in the waiting than the exam lasted. Exam was all of 10 minutes

[coachmanson]

Outstanding information. I have my C&P exam upcoming and this video is helpful. Thank you

[Javier-xx]

Have my exam for increase in November. Thank you for your service and for the information!

[DogbonesEddie]

thanks for posting this information. I have a C&P tomorrow and I am really nervous and don't know what to expect.

[BenNeely-zr]

Great information...I just went through one of these and I can tell you they did maybe 10% of this

[azthundercloud]

Beautiful!! you always have helpful information. my notebook is getting is getting full of your notes.

[carloscamacho]

Great information, I am getting close to my back C&P exam so all this information is great.

[genesisyiret]

definitely a help. applying for an increase so lets see

[TammiBlack-yvgd]

I just had a C & P exam and the examiner used no tools, did no range of motion, nothing. Just put a hand over my toes and bent my toes. I know i will have to appeal. She only touched my lower back, which was extremely painful & i told her it feels like a constant smoldering fire with pain down the back of my leg.

[MARLONdaman]

Got sent to a C & P Exam to some small doctor’s office in the hilly suburb of Hoover, Alabama outside of Birmingham, AL. After a quick x-ray I saw a female doctor who in 15 minutes was done with me. She did a flexion test on my back and feet (of course I told I was hurting and my flexibility flexion was none)! Welp that most likely got me that 100%. She did not ask for my DBQ’s because it was on her computer. 👈🏿😲