Tip #6: Do NOT Advocate to - or Debate With - the C&P Examiner. C&P Examiners are doctors - not lawyers and not judges. Though their opinion will carry some sway - a lot of sway - with the Rater in your claim, in the end it is just an opinion. Let them draw their opinion.Aug 05, 2021 #1. Hello everyone. I hope all is well. Just wanted to share my experience with a C&P I attended Monday with LHI. Exam was for back, hips, knees, ankles and feet. …Quality. Our quality of service is a top priority to ensure reliable medical reports. We have conducted more than 12 million exams in our 40-year history meeting and exceeding customer quality measures. Our extensive network of physicians undergoes a rigorous training and credentialing program.City Hall - Room 250 100 N. Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202 City Operator: (410) 396-3100Before you had this C&P you should have come to hadit and read the What and how to get through a C&P Exam & what to expect and things you don't need to say and things you do need to say ect,,,ect,,,.its to late now to do that but you can always contest a C&P Exam. and r equest another if you feel some important things were not read or lookLHI is now called Optum Serve. VES and QTC are the other major vendors for exams. Loyal Source is another vendor, in only a few states. So it is possible that when Loyal Source failed to schedule you, new exams were requested with LHI/Optum (from my understanding, regardless of which they are calling themselves, the exam scheduling system still use the abbreviation LHI, where the other is LHCS).Veterans Compensation & Pension Exams ; VES Records Review C&P A sk Y our VA Claims Questions | Read Current ... LHI. In several long time ago exams by actual VA doctor C&P examiners they have thanked me and kept the copies for later review and in an important instance in 1999 this resulted in my receiving both a PTSD increase …189 19. Aug 14, 2017 #1. I just recently last Monday had a C&P Exam complete for Anxiety & Depression from an LHI Contractor. During the exam the PSYD he only asked me a few questions from my childhood, Military and then current symptums. This exam took roughly 20 minutes for him to complete and I tried to expand on a lot of my answers to ...Click to complete our: Veterans Disability Claim Contact Us Camp Lejeune Lawsuit. OR CALL 1-888-477-2363. The VA requires you to attend a C&P Exam (Compensation and Pension) to validate PTSD disability claims. Learn the exam process and see how you can prepare!Hello all, I am new to the forums and looking for some guidance. I was denied service connection for sleep apnea through a claim that provided a Physicians Assistant nexus letter and dbq linking sleep apnea to my service connected conditions of allergic rhinitis, hypertension and bilateral plantar fasciitis.I’ve had 2 HLRs one I did another C&P and the other was a record review. Both were successful. Good luck! Reply reply ... They did have me do another C&P exam and haven’t had a status update since. Reply reply [deleted] • I’m just tired of waiting😭😭. ...About the Coalition. In Maryland, all jurisdictions have established Local Health Improvement Coalitions to tackle critical health issues. In 2021, the five Mid Shore counties – Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot – united to exchange knowledge and pool limited resources. From Chambers of Commerce and public school ...I had a C+P exam for my PTSD and other psychological conditions VA disability claim in early June, and it was conducted by LHI. Today I received a 'Medical Opinion Notification' letter from LHI, letting me know that they received a request from the VA to coordinate my Medical Disability Examination...the request was for a medical opinion where ...Well im currently waiting right now again and finished my C&P exams a couple of weeks ago. My last claim after my C&P exams took about 1-2 months for a decision, which most of the time was waiting on my STR. My last c&p was almost 8 weeks ago 7/21 va received it on 8/2. And has been in review since 8/2.About or around 2007 and 2011 (VES) conducted an exams on me, skip ahead Dec 17, 2019 BVA APPEAL GRANTED for Service Connections that VES examiner Failed Or went Silent on Examination Medical opinions on my case twice ,VLJ words in Bva case review POSSIBLY didn't forward my case back to the VAMC or something unprofessional in examination out come decision, VLJ REVIEW WORDs examiner was SILENT ...Veterans Affairs vendor LHI is legitimate. If you're a veteran who has recently filed a disability claim, you may be contacted by LHI to schedule your Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam....Optum Serve supports Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) regional offices across the country by providing compensation and pension examinations to those seeking disability benefits for service-connected health issues. In 2021 we served over 348,000 Veterans and provided 1.53 million services. Learn how we provide compensation and pension ...Please contact a VA representative for information regarding obtaining copies of your exam results. A VA representative can be reached at 1(800) 827-1000. I need to get reimbursement for parking/toll/mileage. For Veterans, travel will be reimbursed at a rate of 41.5 cents per mile for each appointment you attend. You will receive your mileage ...C&P exam record review. Higher Level Review. I have a higher level review going and it goes like this. 6-21-21 In person cp exam done by VA contract doc amd gives me a favorable medical opinion and says I'm service connected. 7-21-22 VA has a difference of opinion open and does cp exam (same Dr.) For.lhi.careMan I am in fire I fought for 3 month to get this exam done. I call today to see if it was complete. Told the exam was cancelled and that I have to report to new exam they are not return it again. ... I think the VA is getting out of the business of doing C&P's in house. I had never heard of LHI or QTC, when some of you were talking about them ...I was sent a letter from the Regional office telling me that C&ps were order from the Va medical center near me , after calling C&p office atThe length of your VA claim exam depends how much information the examiner needs to review and the type of examination being completed. You can expect to spend anywhere from 15 minutes to over an hour. Following your exam, the examiner completes a report that includes any test results and opinions that were requested.The Dr will review your records to see what conditions you have and the meds you are on. Then he/she will do a visual examination to see if there is a physical reason for the problem. No invasive examinations. lllfly. 388. Jul 18, 2008 #3. I am rated also for ED, DMII meds (ao) K-rated $91.00 mo. The exam is eazy.Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) Awards from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) Allegany County Health Department (Grant award: $185,048) This proposal seeks to reduce health disparities and address social determinants of health by deploying community health workers to link patients to community resources.Examinations begin with a review of the Veteran's medical history, as well as the Veteran's self-reported current state of health prior to the appointment. This material, paired with the Veteran's responses collected during the exam, guides the provider through the exam questionnaire. Once the exam is complete, the results are uploadedApr 20, 2018 · 31. Branch of Service: USN. State: OK. Service Connected Disability: 70%. Posted April 20, 2018. I have an appt with LHI to do my C & P exam for my two claims: 1. Service connected restrictive lung disease, claiming worsening for sleep apnea and 2. Hypertension also service connected, claiming worsening.As far as C&P exam a few weeks ago, VES has up to 60 days to return the DBQ back to the VBA. ... I had an exam by VES and LHI on back to back days and LHI had the results to the VA within a week. I have called 2 weeks now and the status is still the same. ... I call once a week and keep getting told its in the review process and that someone ...C&P Exam: GERD, IBS, ED, and Migraines (LHI) I haven't been on here in a minute mainly due to my PTSD symptoms & major depression. That said, hello everyone. I hope you're all doing great and winning your battles with the VA. Today, I had a scheduled C&P examination with LHI (Logistics Healthcare Incorporated) for IBS, GERD, ED, & …..So you’ve finally received notice of your C&P exam in the mail or by phone or email and it’s through a VA contractor company called QTC. QTC is a legit company that has been around for quite some time (Other known companies are LHI and VES.) It is essential to the success of your claim that you attend the appointment(s).Likely, included with your …virsquatch. • 2 yr. ago. My worst C&P was actually from a VA employed rater, actually got a reduction in rating, because he said my condition had improved. I was so demoralized I didn't even fight it. All the others have been great. I went from 50% to 90% last summer with LHI raters for MH and Physical. 2.Basically is a question list the C&P examiner goes through during your C&P. No all questions will be asked, only those relevant to your condition will be asked. The examiner does has access to your VA medical record, so you should prepare to help him/her to quickly located when and when you took any X-Ray, steroid injection, etc. Help them help ...The C&P clinician will document use of the ACE process on the DBQ. The C&P clinician will ensure the appropriate entries are made on the DBQ to report the use of the ACE process and the source of the clinical evidence relied on to complete the DBQ. The clinician must identify the materials reviewed to complete the DBQ or render the opinion.C&P Exams. I filed my first time claim on April 20 2022. My C&P exams were done June 14, 16 and August 15. The VA didn’t receive my C&P exams until mid October. Optum Serve just held my exams and didn’t send them to the VA for some reason, when I would call and ask why haven’t the VA received my exams they would say “oh we’re still ...The medical examiner would report the exact nature, measurement, and diagnosis of the condition so that the authorities could rationalize the claim. It could take anywhere around one to four months for the authorities to make their decision. After the Compensation and Pensions exam, the result could get done in about one to two months, time ...C&P examiners do objective exams and provide the VA their findings. They dont decide whether your approved for a percentage, an increase, or a decrease. the RO reviews your personal statements as well as everything else and then decides.C&P Exam: GERD, IBS, ED, and Migraines (LHI) I haven't been on here in a minute mainly due to my PTSD symptoms & major depression. That said, hello everyone. I hope you're all doing great and winning your battles with the VA. Today, I had a scheduled C&P examination with LHI (Logistics Healthcare Incorporated) for IBS, GERD, ED, & …This business is a LHI C&P exam processing unit. The NP that does the exams believes she knows more than your primary care doctor and specialist. ... Ratings and Reviews South Central Texas Healthcare . Overall Rating Overall Rating ( 3 Reviews ) 0. 1. 0. 0. 2. Overall Rating Overall Rating ( 3 Reviews ) 0 : 1 : 0 : 0 : 2 : Write a Review ...Ace Your TBI C&P Exam. A TBI C&P Exam is an appointment most every veteran has to go through to get their VA disability benefits for a brain injury. It's done to see if your brain injury is connected to your service. We've got everything you need to know to understand and be successful. Keep reading!Your LHI.Care session appears to have gone idle. To keep your data safe, we are going to automatically log you out in 60 second(s). Interacting with the page will keep your LHI.Care session active and will dismiss this message. Loading. Temporarily Down for Maintenance.QTC is the new thing. So I cant post the 27 plus page PDF i received in my email today so ill post this instead: LHI will not schedule any appointments or requests for service effective March 1st, 2023. The new program is administered by QTC. The QTC Service Member Portal (SMP) web address is: https://smp.qtcm.com.C&P done by: VA- wait 30 days, it's available online via bluebutton. Contractor - LHI, VES, QTC - regional office in person, Go to public contact. fill out form, get it printed right there. (this can only be done once the contractor sends to C&P forms to the VA, you'll have to call and check on it with the contract company first) Online request ...The exam's completeness and care, of examiner's positive attitude, and a favorable nexus letter are signs so your exam was performed correctly. 3 Signs To VA C&P Exam Was Performed Correct Inspection a copy of own C&P exam results is a foolproof way into tell if your exam went well.Audio: (Anthem music) Jose Leon: …I grew up admiring my uncle and my brother and a couple of my cousins who served…I wanted to do my part the way they did their part. Sheri Hanson: I chose to serve in the United States Navy because I felt like I could make a difference in peoples’ lives. Shuja Ahmed: …September 11th had just happened in 2001.Welcome to LHI. https://lhi.care/start LHI Help Desk # First time users must first register here Users must set up account prior to completing the PHA assessment. Medical vouchers will be created by LHI, not HRC for HPSP, IRR, and IMA Soldiers. log1stJcshealth com 383-901-6396. Welcome to LHI.Care. Log In. Usemame Usemame Password Password.LHI is saying they emailed the C&P examiner and she is not replying to emails. I called the LHI/Optum Health office she was assigned to and they said they can't get ahold of her and that she is just assigned to the building. ... Not sure why it takes them so long but it does. I had my C&P exam Sept 27, 2022, and my claim didnt get completed ...WELCOME TOHOWARD COUNTYLOCAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COALITION. The HCLHIC works to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities in Howard County. We have participants from several organizations who bring a variety of perspectives to our work. We also seek participation from individuals who have direct experience with health disparities issues.During the C&P PTSD exam, the proctor will administer a PTSD DBQ, or post-traumatic stress disorder disability benefits questionnaire. A DBQ is a publicly available form created by the VA for veterans to fill out that helps quantify the severity and service-connection of a disability. The form includes a variety of VA mental health evaluation ...Just saw the completed DBQ for my PTSD c&p exam and my fear was correct. ... A.L, a few others that are free- and I would ask for a higher level review. A few days after talking with the VSO, schedule a DROC call, St. Petersburg, FL. ... Also the VA requested I go to a C&P exam again with the same shitty examiner and I called LHI back and they ...It says LHI has received a request from the VA to coordinate your Medical Disability Examination. The request was for a Medical Opinion (s) where an examiner performs an evaluation using your medical records and history. This letter is for your records and no action is required on your part at this time. However, this request was performed by ...A Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam is a medical evaluation conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assess a veteran's disability and determine their eligibility for disability compensation. The exam can be conducted by a VA physician or a contracted examiner, depending on the case. The C&P exam is a critical component of ...The review requirement will usually be removed by the 6th post. However, we reserve the right to keep anyone on moderator preview. ... I requested a copy of my last two LHI C & P exams and I finally made an appointment to go to the local VARO and they handed me a copy of the exams, but they completely ignored the examiners medical opinions. It ...We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.LHI C&P Exam . Afternoon folks. Does anyone know the current turnaround time after an LHI C&P exam to get a decision/update? comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment. Feets715 • ... Husband had a MH c&p through LHI on 2/28, still waiting.I got a copy of the C&P and it was a very well written report that lead to an increase from 50% to 70%. She seemed very concerned about my chances of suicide also noting that I was at risk. I have had two contract C&P's, the other one for my physical conditions, and they were both well written and much better than I have had by VA doctors.Veterans: don't worry about online postings of examiners. The doctors at the VA did not go into medicine to hurt or deceive people; they went into medicine because they want to help people get better. They also didn't become doctor to be disrespected by grumpy patients (that's your job).Based on these conversations, along with a review of the firms' proposals, the contracting officer concluded that, although they shared common ownership, both firms relied on separate information technology assets and provider networks for performance of the contracts. Memorandum for the Record Regarding LHI's and MSLA's Ownership, at 1-2.The Do's and Don'ts of C&P Examinations. Michael Lostritto. November 4, 2018. Updated: February 16, 2024. Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations are the focus of today's Facebook LIVE. In this week's installation, our attorneys provide some valuable "Do's and Don'ts" for veterans to follow before, during, and after their C ...Once you file a claim for PTSD, the VA will schedule a CP exam for VA benefits for you to undergo. This exam is to verify the diagnosis of PTSD, even if you already have another diagnosis from a medical professional. This exam is mandatory in order to have your claim approved. It will determine if your PTSD is service-related and will assess ...Posted August 31, 2021. After fighting the VA for months to get a copy of my LHI C & P exams, I just found out that the only way to get a copy of those exams to my VAMC medical records, I have to take a copy to my primary care provider and then have them to have the records scan into my VAMC records. The ROI (Release Of Information Office ...After your exam is completed and no clarification needed it can take 2-3 weeks for VA to receive. If VA has not received your results there is a delay with quality reviews. 1. [deleted] • 4 yr. ago. I had a C&P exam back in early June and have heard nothing.Your LHI.Care session appears to have gone idle. To keep your data safe, we are going to automatically log you out in 60 second(s).. Interacting with the page will keep your LHI.Care session active and will dismiss this message.If what happened after your VA C&P exam was not what you expected (i.e., VA denied your claim or gave a disability rating you don’t agree with), a VA disability advocate can help. Your advocate will explain the decision review process and help prepare your claim for it. Call us for a free consultation. Call 1-888-373-4722 or complete a Free ...Well i've been waiting for the review of my second C&P for a supplemental claim that started February last year. They denied and I added a IMO from my DR. they sent me to another C&P but it wasn't one I needed to attend. ... (Formerly LHI) and they will be calling me for another C&P exam. I can't even think of what they need to exam now. …C&P Exams, DBQ's, Etc > LHI-claims review. Share. Share with: Link: Copy link. 4 posts LHI-claims review LHI-claims review. Cavtrooper088. 203 1. Cavtrooper088. 203 1. Post Jul 12, 2018 #1 2018-07-12T14:29+00:00. I was awarded100% P&T in Feb 2013 following a lengthy process which started 1 Feb 2006 when I was originally 70%.The exam plus searching the records will take at least 90 minutes if it is a thorough exam. Then the documentation takes another hour+ if LHI is still using the same software they were last year. Salary? No less than $45/hour. you will need to consider you will get many many emails re: the exam results documentation to respond to.Quality. Our quality of service is a top priority to ensure reliable medical reports. We have conducted more than 12 million exams in our 40-year history meeting and exceeding customer quality measures. Our extensive network of physicians undergoes a rigorous training and credentialing program.About or around 2007 and 2011 (VES) conducted an exams on me, skip ahead Dec 17, 2019 BVA APPEAL GRANTED for Service Connections that VES examiner Failed Or went Silent on Examination Medical opinions on my case twice ,VLJ words in Bva case review POSSIBLY didn't forward my case back to the VAMC or something unprofessional in examination out come decision, VLJ REVIEW WORDs examiner was SILENT ...Help the C&P examiner help you by being well-informed and respectful in the way you communicate. Turn them into your ally by getting them on your side. Also, if that just isn’t working, if they’re only bound and determined to be rude or dismissive, don’t let them get to you. You stand resolute and don’t be shaken.When the VA requests a C&P they put very specific language as to what they're looking for. If your having a records review only then the VA most likely asked the examiner to review the records and give a medical opinion on that which doesn't require and in person meeting. Requesting another examiner wouldn't help in this case.Kaitlyn Degnan: So, a C&P exam or a compensation and pension exam, are medical exams that are ordered by VA to evaluate the conditions that a veteran is claiming for disability compensation. These are meant to assess either the etiology and severity of a veteran's conditions and are part of VA's duty to assist veterans and obtaining ...Top 10 VA Compensation and Pension Exam Tips. Tip #1. You must be open, honest, and truthful. Tip #2. Read through your military, VA, and any private medical records and reports. Tip #3. Review CFR, Title 38, Part 4, Schedule for Rating Disabilities for each condition. Tip #4.Veterans Compensation & Pension Exams ; VES Records Review C&P Question A sk Y our VA Claims Questions ... consider sending copies of everything by mail if no confirmation of fax receipt and use the account number for your exam they should have provided you like LHI and QTC did for me. My comment is not legal advice as I am not a lawyer ...Quality. Our quality of service is a top priority to ensure reliable medical reports. We have conducted more than 12 million exams in our 40-year history meeting and exceeding customer quality measures. Our extensive network of physicians undergoes a rigorous training and credentialing program.Download our free book, The Essential Guide to VA Disability Claims, or call us today at 402-933-5405 to ask us a question about your disability case. Sean D. Cuddigan. SSA and VA Disability Attorney in Omaha, Nebraska. When you report for a VA C&P exam, there are important ways you can help your disability claim.Doctors diagnose the cause of anemia, or low hemoglobin count, through several methods: reviewing medical histories, a physical exam and using the results of tests, says the Nation...C&P exams can be frustrating, and many Vets make the following mistakes when they go to their exams: Playing Tough. Most people who served in the military are trained to downplay injuries, and they don’t want to admit when they’re in the pain. We understand why Veterans downplay their pain and the severity of their conditions.LHI is now called Optum Serve. VES and QTC are the other major vendors for exams. Loyal Source is another vendor, in only a few states. So it is possible that when Loyal Source failed to schedule you, new exams were requested with LHI/Optum (from my understanding, regardless of which they are calling themselves, the exam scheduling system still use the abbreviation LHI, where the other is LHCS).LHI? In my experience, some C&P exams request a medical opinion of service connection. Some don't. Generally, it stands to reason that claims for "new" disabilities will require medical opinions, whereas, if you're requesting an increase to an already service-connected condition, no medical opinion of service connection is needed.Coworker of mine is going through this. Hes called both LHI and VA. He was it was a C&P issue. Just gotta play their game. They may be having issues with their contractors becoming sick or other issues. Original appointment was schedule for March 9 it was cancelled March 8, rescheduled for March 11, was cancelled March 10...Good C&P from LHI. C&P Exams. About 2 months ago I had a traumatic MH C&P for various issues. It was at the VA and she was a complete power tripping gatekeeper Nazi shrew. A week after the exam I called the 1800 number, complained, asked for and got another nonVA male examiner. It was today.16 9. Jan 01, 2020 #10. My only experience with any C&P exam was with LHI. I made a post on reddit explaining my experience here. reddit. In the end, I was awarded 80% December 2nd, and the C&P exam (s) were done on November 19th and 21st. I filed the claim on October 24th.It would be unwise to miss this exam though. In any event, take your new benefits card . There have been multiple reports in this subreddit of veterans being called in for multiple LHI exams for the same conditions and extra exams for LHI. A lawyer for Hill & Ponton has noticed this trend with her clients.About Lien Hwa Industrial Holdings Corp. Lien Hwa Industrial Holdings Corp (TAIEX: 1229) is a publicly traded company that was listed in 1976 as Lien Hwa Industrial Corp, a company founded by MiTAC-Synnex Group and later rebranded in 2019 after corporate transformation.Call, 1-800-700-0652. Every C&P exam involves the doctor asking questions of the veteran. The doctor relies on the veteran to explain his symptoms, some of which may not present or observable on the day of the exam. Because memory deficits are common TBI residuals, a veteran should attend C&P exams with a spouse, family member, or friend who ...Nothing more disheartening and disgusting than to be treated poorly during exams for the VA and now I go in with the mindset that they want to fuck me. I usually have QTC but I had a C&P Exam with Optum Serv. The provider seemed cool. I went to a C&P Exam a month ago and there was an exam listed by the wrong name.I had a C+P exam for my PTSD and other psychological conditions VA disability claim in early June, and it was conducted by LHI. Today I received a 'Medical Opinion Notification' letter from LHI, letting me know that they received a request from the VA to coordinate my Medical Disability Examination...the request was for a medical opinion where ...redcon_1. • 3 yr. ago. My behavioral health exam was with a QTC examiner in the local QTC site. They only asked me a few basic questions and said the rest of the data they needed would all be pulled from my VA/Active Duty records. It was large and by far the easiest C&P exam that I had and I got 70% from it.Good brands of car batteries include Kirkland Signature, EverStart, AC Delco and Duralast. Factors to consider when buying a new battery include type of vehicle, amp hours and batt...I have went to about 35-40 c&p exams. The only company that on every one I went in VA favor was LHI. They rush, nurse saw me for 5 minutes and asked me about 5 questions. Supposedly used that to fill out an 8 page report. They have no morals. They are only in it for the money. The more fake reports they do to benefit the VA, the more the VA ...Veterans Affairs vendor LHI is legitimate. If you're a veteran who has recently filed a disability claim, you may be contacted by LHI to schedule your Compensation and …2 Posts. Mar 7, 2018. I passed my boards and obtained my NP license last yea, I had filed a Notification letter VA 20-8993, VA 21-0290 PCGL , Basically is a question list the C&P examiner goes through during you, The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is providing information about utilizing al, for those that dont know when Optum Serve sends your exams to the VA. C&P Exams. Hey g, Claim was sent to LHI for ACE exam 3 weeks ago and still not assigned to Doctor for review . C&P , It's really unknown. It can take 2 weeks for 2 years! Lol my , Write a letter and submit it as part of your claim file, Twice in September. I've actually had great experiences in, virsquatch. • 2 yr. ago. My worst C&P was actually from a VA e, Thanks in advance. I called Optum Serve and the first, My experience has been LHI does submit within those 3, LHI is the worst of the 3 I've used (QTC and , There seems to be no room for growth. The position you hold w, C&P exam record review. Higher Level Review. I have a, Anyone care to share their experiences with " Optum , The county VSO did all the initial paperwork; VES scheduled the a, There is a chance you could lose your VA benefits if you don'.