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.Once you've applied for VA disability or pension benefits, expect to receive a letter or phone call from the Veterans Affairs (VA) scheduling you for a Compensation & Pension (C&P) examination. A C&P exam is an appointment with a medical professional who will evaluate your disabilities. If your claim involves multiple disabilities, the VA may ...Get answers to commonly asked questions about the VA claim exam (also called a “VA C&P exam,” which stands for “VA Compensation and Pension exam”). Find out how to schedule your exam, what to expect during your appointment, and how long it usually takes to get a decision after your exam.+886-2-27861188 +886-2-27863232; [email protected]; 台北市南港區南港路一段209號A棟10FStarting in 2014, the VA began to outsource many of these exams to contracted medical companies. In 2016, the VA announced that it would be awarding $6.8 billion in contracts to the following firms to conduct C&P exams for veterans: VetFed Resources, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia; Logistics Health, Inc., La Crosse, Wisconsin;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 uploadedI might be incorrect so the way to know for sure is to call VES to ask them. I hope this may help! This is exactly what is going on with my claim. Had a C&P at the VA then VES called me last week for a second exam. Odd question but have any of you had a C&P exam with the VA and then was followed up for a C&P exam with VES three weeks later for ...Beware LHI sucks!! Just a heads up guys I recently started a claim to increase my migraines from 30% to 50% after about a week of opening the claim LHI sends me a letter stating they would be handling it and that I may not need a C&P exam and that they would just call me (which i thought was a little weird) not even 2 weeks later my claim was ...I had a C&P exam from a VA contractor (LHI-Bowie) and I am trying to obtain the results from this exam. While at the VA contracted LHI-Bowie C&P exam, I asked the nurse how I could get a copy of this exam. She told me that the request would have to go through the VA, as LHI-Bowie just forwards the results to the VA. So after the exam I sent a ...for those that dont know when Optum Serve sends your exams to the VA. C&P Exams. Hey guys. I had my combat PTSD C&P on may 1st and I still have a hearing loss appointment on the 15th. I was under the impression that as the exams were complete they were sent to the VA. NOPE. I called Optum just now and they confirmed that they are sitting on my ...An LHI nurse practitioner called me last week to do a phone C&P and asked about atrial fibrillation, my heart attack last year, and the residual impact. They confirmed having received the medical opinion from my non-VA board certified neurologist regarding the heart attack being "more likely than not" caused by my SC migraine medication.Optum Provider Portal offers easy access to health care services and resources for providers. Log in or register to manage your account and claims.A Compensation and Pension, or C&P, exam is a medical exam ordered by VA to evaluate the condition (s) a veteran is claiming for disability compensation. C&P exams are generally performed for two purposes: Confirm or deny service connection, and/or. Establish the severity of a veteran’s disability. Importantly, C&P exams are a …Co-Chairs: Michelle Rosenfeld - Howard County Office on Aging and Independence. Natalie Hall - Howard County Health Department. If you are interested in being a part of any of the Workgroup activities, please email us at [email protected]. Our Team.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Here is a brief timeline of my disability claim thus far: 12/07/21: Initial review complete. 12/08/21: Moved to Evidence Gathering, review, and decision. 12/09/21: Contacted by QTC to schedule multiple C&P exams. 01/03/22: QTC submits C&P findings to VA. 01/06/22: Claimed moved to "Preparation for decision".I can't tell you why, but contractor exams usually take a fairly long time from the time the exam is completed until it is sent to VBA. It is fairly common for it to take as long as 3-4 weeks before VBA gets the results. This is one area where VHA exams are processed much faster. VHA exams are usually sent to VBA the same day the exam is completed.Travel is for a Compensation&Pension exam. Travel is to obtain a service dog. The current mileage reimbursement rate is 41.5 cents with a $3.00 deductible for each one-way trip or $6.00 for each round-trip. Upon reaching $18.00 in deductibles or six one-way (three round) trips, whichever occurs first, in a calendar month mileage …My experience has been far better with contractors than with VA examiners. The contractors acted far less like gatekeepers and fakespotters. 10. Reply. TheCivDiv. • 1 yr. ago. Generally speaking, QTC and VES are the good ones. It’s kinda ‘known’ that LHI is the company nobody wants. 9.10 Year Member. Mar 16, 2023 #1. I had a C&P with VES last month. Today I received this email survey link. I considered my 13-minute C&P to be ineffective. I did not realize there are surveys going out on C&Ps and not sure if I should respond. Below is not the actual link and I did not click on the actual link in the email.Our network supports providers. We offer a national network of medical, dental and behavioral health providers, creating customized health care solutions for government and commercial organizations. We take pride in tackling the most complex care needs and helping those we serve be mission-ready. Learn about network.Funeral Advantage from Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Company assists seniors and their loved ones by helping them plan and pay for their final wishes. With low rates starting at just $15 a month, Funeral Advantage is an affordable whole life insurance policy that helps families when they need it most. Upon a Funeral Advantage member's death ...Online Peggy said there had been a request for the medical opinion to be back to VA by August 19th. I called LHI and they confirmed that they had sent the C & P exam results and DBQ from my C & P on June 26th to the RO on July 9th. I called Peggy and nothing in my claim file for C & P results from my exam on June 26th.I received two email notifications that VA requested a C&P exam and IMO for the same things I had an exam for January, February and May. It’s almost as if VA does not A. Believe the LHI/Optum serve contractor nurse practitioner (NPN) they requested a C&P from who reviewed the VA file and STRs. B. The C&P examiners are contradicting each …There is a chance you could lose your VA benefits if you don't attend your C&P exam. You should make every possible effort to complete this exam. If you are unable to attend your C&P exam, you must inform the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as soon as possible. You can do this by calling 1-800-827-1000.Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner At National Spine & Pain Centers (NSPC), our platform of success is composed of a history of excellence, recognized distinction, groundbreaking treatment options, convenient locations, and long-term results. We currently are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support our Roanoke, VA …Aug 08, 2017 #1. Fellow Veterans: I received a call from an LHI representative telling me that they would be sending me a Fed X package. She wasn't very clear about what they are requesting but said it's not a C&P exam and that they will be making a medical opinion in regard to an IU claim that is 14 months old.Hi all. Wanted to share my experience with a recent PTSD C&P exam. I've seen people post a mixed bag of things here, so here's my input. First, it was a virtual exam with 2 hours set aside. LHI was the contractor that set it up. I had 2 weeks between scheduling it and attending it. I watched a bunch of videos on PTSD C&P exams and downloaded ...Man 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 ...Leading Health Indicators. Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) are a small subset of high-priority Healthy People 2030 objectives selected to drive action toward improving health and well-being. As a set, LHIs cover the life span and include objectives across topic areas. Most LHIs address important factors that impact major causes of death and ...Usually means the sub contractor sent an improper dbq to the va and the va sent it back to clarify. Its happening alot and you should find out exactly what happened. What sucks is everytine this happens the clock starts back at 30 days before the va checks on it. This is a major thing holding up alot of claims and people arent reporting it.Just finished my second C&P exam. Same doctor, same questions, same exam. Do you guys think this second C&P had anything to do with the fact that my case was remanded back to the regional off by the BVA or that my case has been going on for over 10 years? BTW, this is the second C&P since the remand and not the second C&P overall.LHI (optimum serve) C&P Exams. I have a few dbq appointments with lhi in the coming weeks. Any thoughts on appointments ran by lhi. This could be totally subjective depending on the providers you see. I always hear some providers are better than others. Several of these appointments will be directly at an lhi care center.The 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.Experience with LHI. VA Disability. I have finally been scheduled for my C&P exam for PTSD but the company that is conducting the exam is LHI. I have had my last 2 exams performed by VES and for the most part, they have been in favor of me. Although, each of the exams seems to be extremely scripted, they have been no more than 20 minutes long.City Hall - Room 250 100 N. Holliday St, Baltimore, MD 21202 City Operator: (410) 396-3100Within a few weeks I was given a date and location for my C&P exam, with the outside contractor LHI (a nurse practitioner not a full doctor) . ... Some exams are records only reviews with basic Subjective statements by you. OSA, Cardiac, diabetes, respiratory/asthma are examples. Very limited physical exam maybe required.Resources. LHIC Webinars. View these webinar recordings on data collection, community engagement and much more. Be Healthy Maryland. This website is for learning about and finding group classes to help create healthier lifestyles and manage day-to-day health. It is for people who have one or more health conditions, including diabetes and ...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.Feb 24, 2023 · Jul 17, 2023 #27. Just had another C&P exam with Optum Serve last week. It was an awesome experience and the female NP asked my wife to be present during exam. She was pro- military and very thorough during my exam. I was seen for GERD secondary to PTSD and would go back again without hesitation.Looking for facts about GERD? Learn about a physical exam for GERD from Discovery Health. Advertisement Even though your symptom history is an important part of your office visit, ...The exam's completeness and accuracy, the examiner's positive attitude, and a favorable nexus letter are signs that your exam was performed correctly. Reviewing a copy of your C&P exam results is a foolproof way to tell if your exam went well. During the exam, the VA doctor will assess your disability and review your medical and military ...VA usually makes this determination if they believe your disability can be expected to improve. Typically, the first re-exam will be scheduled 2-5 years from the date of your first Rating Decision. Evidence of change in condition. VA can also order a re-examination at any time if there is new, relevant medical evidence that your disability has ...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 ...Is there a number or email (preferably) for VES, QTC, or LHI. The issue involves C&P exams performed by the contractors, but exams hasn't been forwarded by the company. Veteran had a C&P exam with VES on 1/12/21 for back condition (thoracic sprain syndrome). He called PEGGY, however they didn't see the uploaded exam.After your C&P examination, the examiner will prepare a report on their findings. This C&P exam paperwork includes the examiner’s review of your medical history file, their conversations with you, and examination of you and their conclusions. The VA estimates that veterans will receive a decision on their disability claim within a few …Depends on you honestly. My mental health c&p was because my anxiety while driving worsened so I opted to do zoom. No problem! Good luck! Zoom would save you traveling it'll be fine I had my SSD (Somatic Symptom Disorder) via zoom... I had my MH exam via zoom. The examiner was pretty thorough. I had no issues.NJ P&C Insurance License study tips. Hi, I was wondering If anyone could recommend a good study guide for the NJ P&C Insurance state exams. My instructor provided a couple test questions that doesn't cover enough material.. If anyone could recommend a Quizlet, study guide, or online practice questions that helped you pass, please let me know.Beware LHI sucks!! Just a heads up guys I recently started a claim to increase my migraines from 30% to 50% after about a week of opening the claim LHI sends me a letter stating they would be handling it and that I may not need a C&P exam and that they would just call me (which i thought was a little weird) not even 2 weeks later my claim was ...An ACE Exam is a type of C&P Exam or Compensation and Pension (C&P) Examination. The ACE exam process involves a review of existing medical evidence by a qualified VA health care provider to determine the severity of the disability for VA Disability Rating purposes. Unlike traditional C&P Exams, which involve an in-person medical examination ...C&P Exams - IBS, GERD, ED, & Migraines (LHI) C&P Exams. 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 ...I never had a mental health exam with LHI. I had a single about 20 minute C&P exam(it was scheduled for 3+ hours) and it was done at a VHA hospital. The doctor likely used the remaining time blocked off to review my records. He never told me anything of the sort, but I was familiar with the process. I filed the mental health claim at the end of ...The second C&P exam was last week. I've had some other crap going on, so haven't really been on the internet as a result. This C&P was given by a nurse practitioner who specializes in ortho and works for the VA. He was pretty great and really friendly. He did all kinds of tests and exam stuff, measuring things, etc.Howard County Health Department or call to (410) 313-6300. Howard County General Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine. Howard County Public School System or call to (410) 313-6773. HC DrugFree Prevention Resources or call to (443) 325-0040. Hopeworks Howard County or call to (410) 997-2272. Access to Care and Chronic Disease Self-Management Resources.Jan 24, 2024 · Welcome to Lighthouse. We’re a passionate church that is seeing God move in the hearts and lives of the people. We’re a church that believes in the power of prayer, outreach, and the Word. If you’re looking for a church home that will challenge, encourage, impact, and strengthen your faith, then Lighthouse is the church for you! Please ...Aug 08, 2017 #1. Fellow Veterans: I received a call from an LHI representative telling me that they would be sending me a Fed X package. She wasn't very clear about what they are requesting but said it's not a C&P exam and that they will be making a medical opinion in regard to an IU claim that is 14 months old.An ACE Exam is a C&P Exam performed by an electronic records-only review. Check out if a VA ACE exam good or bad. ... LHI, VES, and QTC. In our experience, Migraine (Headaches) is the #1 most common disability condition for the ACE exam process. ... (C&P exam contractor) will review the request to determine if the examination can be completed ...How can I see the results of my C&P exam? How can I see the results of my C&P exam? If your exam was conducted at a VA facility, you can get access to the exam notes via MyHealtheVet after 30 days. If it was conducted by a 3rd party, you'll have to submit a FOIA request. It was 3rd party. Ugh, that doesn't sound easy.8Shrimper123. •. You had a too good exam the first time, so they need to send you to get a negative opinion and totally dismiss the positive evidence. AKA developing to deny. Happens all day every day. They will say, oh we are just giving you the benefit of a doubt or a second chance LOL.C&P Exams I've had examinations from LHI, QTC, VES and the VHA now. ... I've had the same conversation with senior decision review officers and BVA attorneys on a number of occasions. ... I had my C&P/X-rays done 3 months ago and they STILL haven't sent the results in to the VA SMH.. mind you I had a c&p with LHI 3 weeks ago and they've ...C&P exam tomorrow for anxiety/depression. VA Disability. Hey guys what's going on? I just got out the Marine Corps in October. I finally filed all of my paper work for my VA disability claim about two weeks ago. I finally have my C&P exam with a psychologist tomorrow in Ohio through LHI. I was just wondering if anybody had any experiences ...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. …Before 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 located at 1718 St Julian Pl, Columbia, SC 29204 - reviews, ratings, hours, phone number, directions, and more. ... Ratings and Reviews LHI . Overall Rating Overall Rating ( 14 Reviews ) 9. 3. 1. 0. 1. Overall Rating ... Bill Julian on Google. May 14th, 2022. Nice people . Randall Brown on Google. Mar 13th, 2022. Taken an exam for the VA ...Optum Serve/LHI. C&P Exams. Here's yet another one of my lovely rants regarding the C&P contractor (LHI). Got frustrated with the VA, got a lawyer. Lawyer is dumber than a bag of rocks, totally unfamiliar with SMC, DBQ's, criteria, and evidence. Tried to ask the lawyer to be my point of contact for C&P scheduling because LHI continues to ...A Compensation and Pension examination (C&P exam) is a medical examination of a veteran's disability, performed by a VA healthcare provider, or a VA contracted provider. VA uses C&P exams to gather more evidence on a veteran's claimed condition before issuing a decision and assigning a rating. Most commonly, C&P exams are used to (1 ...There are three primary errors that can be used to successfully challenge a C&P exam: The examiner overlooked important evidence in your file. For a C&P exam to be valid, the examiner is required to read all of the …LHIC strives to engage community members of all age groups in healthy physical activities by promoting movement. Healthy Holiday Activity Tips. Movement & Exercise Activity Flyer - Winter 2024. Movement & Exercise Activity Flyer - Spring and Summer 2023. Howard County Physical Activity - Organized Youth Activity Guide *Updated 2021.12.13.Optum helps Veterans get the support they need. Learn more. We're committed to providing high-quality, reliable health services to respond to the evolving needs of the military and Veterans. Learn about our solutions.Experience with LHI. VA Disability. I have finally been scheduled for my C&P exam for PTSD but the company that is conducting the exam is LHI. I have had my last 2 exams performed by VES and for the most part, they have been in favor of me. Although, each of the exams seems to be extremely scripted, they have been no more than 20 minutes long.The short answer is you won’t know for sure until you see a copy of your C&P exam results. However, there are a few telling signs that you had a favorable C&P exam. In this post, we’ll cover 3 signs your …LHI & QTC C&P exams C&P Exams I was scheduled a c&p exam with LHI. I then received a 10% rating for Tinnitus. A week later QTC called to schedule me for a c&p for hearing loss. My claim says closed, any thoughts on why the second c&p exam for hearing loss? Locked post. New comments cannot be posted.The back and forth between the VA rater and the VA C&P examiner is routine stuff. My migraine C&P just went back for an IMO cause I claimed it as a secondary but the examiner service connected it as a primary with how he wrote up the DBQ. I'm hoping he opines that my migraines are secondary to either SC Tinnitus (my claim) or to Gulf War ...The Howard County Health Assessment Survey (HCHAS) is a public study that was developed to assess health-related behaviors and risk factors among the adult population of Howard County, Maryland. Results of this study enable local government, health providers and stakeholders to measure progress and determine where to focus resources so that ...Forgetfulness and confusion. Low-grade fever. Insomnia. Depression and mood swings. People with CFS tend to experience a period of increased symptoms after physical or mental exertion. There isn't a cure for the syndrome, but doctors can attempt to control symptoms through medication and other treatments.An LHI nurse practitioner called me last week to do a phone C&P and asked about atrial fibrillation, my heart attack last year, and the residual impact. They confirmed having received the medical opinion from my non-VA board certified neurologist regarding the heart attack being "more likely than not" caused by my SC migraine medication.There seems to be no room for growth. The position you hold will be the position and pay you stay at for years and years. The company can definitely focus on growth, professional ladder and performance evaluations allowing for pay increases. The management also is not the best at replying to emails in a timely manner.The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is providing information about utilizing alternatives to in-person Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic to support social distancing and the safety and health of Veterans and clinicians. VBA will continue to complete as many examinations as possible using virtual ...Sometimes all that is needed is a comment or opinion based on the medical records, or perhaps some clarification regarding something that an examiner said in a prior exam report. Even long before there was such a thing as an ACE exam, raters were going back to C&P examiners with questions about an exam that has already been conducted.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 atThere’s been a debate brewing about why so many young doctors are failing their board exams. On one side John Schumann writes that young clinicians may not have the time or study h...Before 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 & QTC C&P exams C&P Exams I was scheduled a c&p exam with LHI. I then received a 10% rating for Tinnitus. A week later QTC called to schedule me for a c&p for hearing loss. My claim says closed, any thoughts on why the second c&p exam for hearing loss? Locked post. New comments cannot be posted.PTSD 70% C&P REVIEW (LHI) T. 8. T. 8. Post Apr 26, 2015 #1 2015-04-26T18:57+00:00. ... exam on behalf of the VAMC. Needless to say that my level of anxiety with this C&P is through the roof. My nature is to worry and I worry alot. I was diagnosed with PTSD while deployed on active duty. Upon retiring in 2008 with 20+ years in the …They said I had sleep apnea and gave me a cpap to use. They denied my claim a couple times and I filed a higher level review the va reviewer said they made a mistake and it really should of been approved but I needed to do another C&P exam just to talk with a doctor. Well I have LHI sending me a at home sleep study test to do before my appointment.LHI is the worst of the 3 I've used (QTC and VES being the others). They cancelled on me, often within 24 hours before a scheduled exam, SEVEN times in the past 11 months. Twice they tried to tell the VA that I cancelled. They've blamed everything on COVID-19, even though I called the supposed cancelling clinics directly and was told …My experience has been LHI does submit within those 30 days, the VA however, I guess doesn't have one. I just had two with LHI and they submitted results within a week. Call LHI, they will tell you if you have any open/ pending exams/reviews or if all have been completed and submitted to VA. They will tell you if all your cases are closed ...During a C&P exam for PTSD, the medical examiner will likely complete a Disability Benefits Questionnaire.The DBQ will determine a disability evaluation. ... After the C&P exam is complete, VA adjudicators will review it along with all of the other evidence in the veteran's claims file. Specifically, VA rates PTSD under 38 CFR § 4.130 ...This shift is partly a response to the backlog of C&P exams at VA, which have been made worse by the pandemic. So, that takes us to VES. The majority of C&P exams are now conducted by VA-contracted examiners. VES or Veterans Evaluation Services is one of the major contractors hired by VA to perform exams for compensation and pension purposes.The va have sent back the same rework 3 times to these guys and they still haven't fixed what they are asking for . How long did you guys take for…LHIC. The Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) works to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities in Howard County. Participation is sought from individuals and organizations that seek to ensure access to programs and services that support our vision of equitable health outcomes for all. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram .... The review requirement will usually be removeWhen the VA requests a C&P they put very specific Hey guys, I’ve had LHI appointments in the past for C&P exams and it has been a good as I could’ve hoped for. I was just reached out to by VES to schedule for a Sleep Apnea and Migraine C&P exam and have seen so many bad reviews for VES. As far as C&P exam a few weeks ago, VES has up to 60 days I had a C&P exam given to me by LHI, I know I cannot get a copy directly from them. How can I go about getting a copy aside from using a FOIA request which can take up to six months to receive back. Spunky. 8,365 4,362. Administrator. Spunky. 8,365 4,362. Post Nov 28, 2022 #2 2022-11-29T02:51+00:00.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. Sometimes all that is needed is a comment or opinion based on the m...
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