What to Expect in a C&P Exam for Heart Conditions | VA Disability

[@jerryencarnacion4362]

As an 11 bravo serving in two of her former units (82d and 101st) I can tell you how appreciative I am of her very informative videos for which I have subscribed to a long time ago ..very useful and on point with her knowledae of everything concerning veteran disability the only real problem I personally have is having to watch each video at least 3 times because the first two times I don't have a clue what she is saying because I am lost in how gorgeous she is...not VA permanent and total but permanent and totally in love with how she looks

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am glad you enjoyed the video sir thank you for watching

[@jerryencarnacion4362]

Always.

[@georgebanks8804]

I’m 100% T&P. I Just Watch You Cause You So Beautiful & Smart & Intelligent & You Help The Veterans. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤙

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching!

[@maferr6404]

Can you do a video on secondary conditions caused by CAD, artherosclerosis, or ischemic heart disease?

[@raynutz1]

I have a schemic heart condition caused by AO exposure I had 3 diagnostic exams to verify what by Cardiologist reported to them.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am very sorry to hear this. Thank you for watching

[@zappedone]

I learned that the METs levels determine whether a person has a disability. I have had heart problems for 30 years, starting with a widow maker that caused me to code twice. Since then, I have had more heart attacks or symptoms requiring numerous interventions with stents placed, Open heart surgery with a quadruple bypass, more need for stenting and a failure of the right main bypass. My latest heart attack occurred in January. After each heart attack or intervention, I was sent to Cardiac Rehab which is a heavy workout that enables the heart to recuperate, allowing one to raise the METs to a normal level. I am currently completing my last week of exercise since my attack in January. I push myself to work hard to be strong and I'm quite sure that the Mets test would not enable me to qualify for disability until my next need for a stent or bypass. They don't care that I have had numerous serious interventions over the years, that bypasses have a short life span and another event could take place at any time. Apparently, 30 years of interventions, stents and surgery don't count, only the MET test!!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching

[@JamesMiller-lq5rd]

I'm in the same boat! 30+ years Heart issues. All the usual Tests, Interventions and of course Multiple METS decreasing each time from 12.9 - 11.7 - 8.9 to

[@lorenzotimmons2598]

​@@JamesMiller-lq5rdquestion james so what was the out come did you get rated or decline

[@JamesMiller-lq5rd]

@@lorenzotimmons2598 Moved again from 6 to 3???????

[@jimcallaham1392]

my cand p exam is tomorrow morning. wish I had seen this sooner

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Best of luck to you on this!

[@johnharpersberger6102]

Leah you are the best! Thank you for your very informative video's. Even though I'm 100% (thanks to you), I watch all of your video's. Again thanks for all that you do.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you as always for your support and for trusting me to assist!! Big big hugs to you sir!

[@74D50]

Can I service connect a condition if I suffered an illness or injury while on Title 32 502 F Orders ?..... I was diagnosed, sleep studied, and received a CPAP Machine while on Title 32 502 F Orders. However, the VA denied my Obstructive Sleep Apnea for not being Service Connected......Can you please answer this for me ?🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOUR CONTENT IS SO HELPFUL.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hey sir! I am not too sure about that. I am sorry! I am glad you are enjoying the content! @@74D50

[@74D50]

@@prestigeveteranmedical It's a form of active duty orders. Thank you for taking the time to read it. Are you going Live Soon ?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hey sir I do not really go live very often on KZbin. Not many people tune in at one time unfortunately. @@74D50

[@jaytek74]

Ty for this video. I had C&P exams in December and my conditions were deferred and I have to go for a second round of C&P exams in 10 days. A-Fib, hypertension, sleep apnea with CPAP and they added left ventricular hypertrophy, cardiomegaly and valvular heart disease. I am not sure if this is good or bad but not sure why they would defer and do more exams if they were planning on a denial but I hope it works out. Thankfully I live a reasonable distance from the QTC location.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for the feedback and thank you for watching. Please keep us posted on this!

[@jaytek74]

Hi, I just wanted to update about the outcome of my claim. Hypertension, arrhythmia and left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis were granted bringing me from 79% to 91%. They didn't grant sleep apnea however now it is a recognized condition so maybe I can still get it granted with a supplemental claim. Thanks again for all of the great information. Building my 3rd claim now which hopefully will bring me up to 100%.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@jaytek74 Thank you for sharing and congrats on the issues you were approved for

[@JessicaAnderson-yd8xv]

I just had my C&P exam for heart conditions last weeks and only had my B/P and pulse taken. The examiner did not listen to my heart or lungs and we did not discuss the METs or anything at all. Did ask about what testing I have or had. I have yearly echocardiograms which were scanned in with my claim but she couldn't find them. She did ask about medication that I take. Kind of frustrating, but if I am denied for this claim, do I have recourse because she didn't go through the DBQ? Thank you

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am not sure about that. They do not have to do interview based METS if they have METS testing available in your records

[@lorenzotimmons2598]

question was that a c&p exam jessica or rountine check up just asking

[@surplusprepper3137]

So to let me have a full understanding, I am a 70% rated now, I had a heart attack that led to a x2 CABG in May '24, so I need to file a claim for heart issues and after care, that the VA will put me at 100% for 3 months after leaving hospital, then bring me down to whatever decided by raters for current after effects of event and intensive cardiac rehab?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am very sorry to hear this. This is a complex matter and it would be best to talk to a VSO or another legal professional about this to get clarification

[@fallonboy8499]

I am applying for an increase for IHD agent orange. If I get called in for a C&P exam will I / can I be subjected to tests such as stress test and ultrasound? Thank you for your hep

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am not really sure about that sir I apologize. Best of luck and thank you for watching

[@mgarcia2883]

I have A-Fib. Had a procedure done to try and control it plus takings meds for it. I’ve had stress test done with abnormalities. Does VA look at AFib? What are the chances for some type of rating? Thank you

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Many veterans are service connected for Afib. Best of luck to you sir and thank you for watching

[@lorenzotimmons2598]

im in the same boat so did you get rated

[@PeterScott-i1l]

My cardillgest progress notes stated that my Mets was between 5-7 Mets what number is the VA rater likely to use?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am not sure sir it just depends on how your scores are when they assess it

[@PeterScott-i1l]

@@prestigeveteranmedical Thank you!

[@74D50]

Can I service connect a condition if I suffered an illness or injury while on Title 32 502 F Orders ?..... I was diagnosed, sleep studied, and received a CPAP Machine while on Title 32 502 F Orders. However, the VA denied my Obstructive Sleep Apnea for not being Service Connected......Can you please answer this for me ?🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOUR CONTENT IS SO HELPFUL.

[@lorenzotimmons2598]

​@@74D50so how did it go did you get rated

[@monti409]

If one submits a Nexus letter is he required to submit a DBQ as well ? Thank you

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

None of these are required sir. Thank you for watching

[@siddkid3169]

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[@prestigeveteranmedical]

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[@wkwmobile]

Hi.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hello thank you for watching

[@jerryencarnacion4362]

As an 11 bravo serving in two of her former units (82d and 101st) I can tell you how appreciative I am of her very informative videos for which I have subscribed to a long time ago ...very useful and on point with her knowledge of everything veteran disability...the only problem I personally have is I have to watch each one at least 3 times because the first two times I don't have a clue watch she is saying because I am lost in how gorgeous she is...not VA permanent and total but permanent and total in love with how she looks

[@74D50]

Can I service connect a condition if I suffered an illness or injury while on Title 32 502 F Orders ?..... I was diagnosed, sleep studied, and received a CPAP Machine while on Title 32 502 F Orders. However, the VA denied my Obstructive Sleep Apnea for not being Service Connected......Can you please answer this for me ?🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOUR CONTENT IS SO HELPFUL.

[@shellyante7149]

I just went through a cabag surgery 3 bypasses . I've since read from NIH that they have linked asbestos to my heart problems . Plus many nodules in lung . I'm an old boiler technician 78 - 81 . How ànd where can I get that paper !

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am so sorry to hear this sir. I am not sure! I wish you the best of luck with this and thank you for watching