What to Expect in a GERD C&P Exam | VA Disability

In this video, Leah, provides a detailed walkthrough of the Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination process for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and other esophageal conditions. She emphasizes that the exam is standardized, following a specific formula and set of questions outlined in the Disability Benefit Questionnaire (DBQ). She advises veterans to review this questionnaire on the VA.gov website in advance. The exam includes verifying the diagnosis (which can also be made during the exam), detailing the condition's history, symptoms, and impact on the individual's life, and discussing medications and treatments used. It covers various symptoms, like epigastric distress, dysphagia, and vomiting, and may inquire about weight loss, sleep disturbances, and any related complications. B
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[@CS-ub2tt]

Great video! Thanks for sharing! These C&P exam videos are extremeley helpful for setting expectations and understanding what's going to take place upon arrival. Thank you!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@_JDE_]

Leah thank you for writing my LOA and DBQ. Today I found out I won GERD 60% secondary to mental health. Thank you for your Military Service and helping Veterans.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

That is fantastic news! Thank you for trusting me to assist you and congrats! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you in the future.

[@MR_FN509]

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[@prestigeveteranmedical]

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[@mmou3878]

Thank you for all of your help..May God bless you.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching

[@Buenofokai671]

This video has been super helpful in preparation of what to expect for a C&P exam for GERD. I have learned quite a bit, thank you!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@Bunny.the.english.bulldog]

Thank you for the C&P exam videos. Please keep them coming.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Will do!!

[@rangerbat9295]

Explaining exam is awesome. Keep them coming please

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@CALISPEC1]

Thank you for the clarification on Gerd symptoms and causes.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching!

[@eugenebennett1906]

Thanks for another great video. This topic of the C and P Exams is so critically important for all of us Veterans to know so much about, so we are armed for them at our appointments. Your videos are clear and straightforward for all of us to follow and easily understand. Thank you for your Army service and for all your work with Veterans and our families. God Bless. EAB

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for your continued support my friend and always being a friend checking in. It truly means a lot

[@HAVOCRISING_]

You’re one of the most detailed people on here. Very good details and thank you

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! I try my best!

[@getdown1080p]

Thanks for the video! Keep them coming!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Will do! Thank you for watching

[@michaelsnow5229]

Thank you, Leah. I'm awaiting the VA to determine my application and the C&P exam I had last year for GERD

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Best of luck! Keep us posted

[@user-kp1ei7mn3x]

You're awesome! Thank you very much. Retired.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!!

[@kdknowles40]

Thank you Leah for your awesome DBQ. I went from a 10% rating to a 60% rating for GERD. You Rock

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for trusting me to assist you!

[@combatdouglas1306]

Yeah Leah - You Rock

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@combatdouglas1306 Back at you my friend

[@carlosarnado3955]

I enjoy watching your videos on c&p exams. Good lessons

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching!

[@stormvet91]

I've got a gerd c&p exam soon. Thxs

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You bet best of luck!

[@Reamy86]

I like your videos.... There very informative. Keep up the videos & great work please.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am glad you are enjoying them! Thank you for watching!

[@CombatCraig]

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[@prestigeveteranmedical]

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[@Jaime-di1qk]

Thank you for the awesome videos. I have been trying to find someone who can help me increase my rating. So far, everyone has told me, “good luck with it!!” Even though the VA has diagnosed me so so many things, but say it’s not military related. In this case, the VA doctor did the GERD exam, and diagnosed me with severe GERD, and I was denied. VSOs have even told me, “good luck”. Wish I had went more often to sick call. My primary VA doctor won’t help me either with linking any of my claims as secondary. Looking for someone who can assist. Going on 8 years now

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Well if you would like assistance with nexus letters we may be able to assist. Please email us at [e-mail] and we would be happy to take a look at this with you

[@cwilks5592]

I got off active duty in 07. Treated for an esophageal condition right away. Denied in 2015 and refiled in 21 when I retired from the guard. Same here, I suffered but never got treatment during my 10 years active. Had my C&P couple weeks ago. We'll see how it goes. I filed through the DAV this time. They went under the PACT Act. Keep up the fight.

[@eoe8525]

Good topic I am planning to get a service connection.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Keep us posted and best of luck!

[@cwilks5592]

Thank you for the explanation. I put in a claim for Esinofilic esophagitis through the DAV and it showed hernia on the claim. Makes sense now. My C&P examiner was extremely kind and thanked me for my service. Saying we were the reason she was able to lead a free life. That was about two weeks ago. Still waiting on the VA to make a determination. I have been receiving treatment from the VA since getting off active duty 16 years ago. Diagnosed a month after service. I retired after 23 years 10 active and 13 Guard.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I hope you receive a favorable outcome. Sounds like you had a nice examiner. Keep us posted and thanks for watching!!

[@Impeachobama1776]

Were you service connected with gerd?

[@cwilks5592]

@@prestigeveteranmedical It came back denied, when I looked into it with the DAV it stated denied based on no treatment for some type of irritable bowel syndrome. Obviously someone along the line screwed up. The higher level reviewer determined there was a mistake and needed further information to make a decision. I’m going on 6 months with the higher review. I assume they are pulling more records from the VA medical side.

[@cwilks5592]

@@Impeachobama1776 No but that is the code it will go under if they connect it. I’ve been sitting with higher level review for almost 6 months.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am so sorry to hear that sir @@cwilks5592

[@gregmiller9437]

Thank you for your videos. I am having a second round of C&P exams next week after filing a Supplemental Claim. After a lengthy wait with a FOIA request for the initial C&P exam records, I was beyond disbelief. The examiner literally did not have me disrobe whatsoever, barely touched me, and only on my right shoulder. He never measured anything except the right shoulder. He concluded that my feet, ankles, knees, hips, back and GERD were not service connected, and submitted findings for all the DBQs that he never even did. He spoke the entire time about his daughter becoming a nurse, as I am currently a nurse myself. I have evidence throughout my service records of ankle and knee issues, and also of GERD. I already am service connected for Left ankle traumatic arthritis with antalgic gait which they medically discharged me for!! I am praying the Nurse Practitioner with 5yrs experience they have me set up with listens to me and actually examines me. I cannot even pronounce her name, so my anxiety is she is a VA ringer that will find everything for them.

[@gregmiller9437]

I also have a question. My VSO advised me to file for GERD, as I have it in my service records already, and easily fit the 30% criteria after three decades of medical tests, images, treatments and medications. I have also been diagnosed by civilian doctors for at least 15yrs with IBS- constipation/diarrhea, which is a presumptive illness with Gulf War Syndrome. I was there, qualified and VA documented. My VSO said that the VA just lumps GERD and IBS under Gastrointestinal Disorders and so going for IBS along with GERD isn't relevant or necessary. Is this so?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear this sir. I can't really advise you on the rating criteria as I am not a legal professional. I wish you the best of luck and thank you for watching

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear this. There are really no C&P exams that would ever require a veteran to disrobe except potentially ones that have genital examinations and even then the veteran can decline. Thank you for watching

[@eoe8525]

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[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching and thanks for the support!

[@eoe8525]

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[@prestigeveteranmedical]

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[@johnnybarnes2120]

Thanks for the info

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You bet thank you for watching!

[@nomorelibs9228]

C&P for GERD today....hope it goes well.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Best of luck to you!

[@nomorelibs9228]

@@prestigeveteranmedical Interestingly, this has turned into an ACE exam (appt canceled last minute). Hope this is a good sign. Thanks for the vid by the way.

[@robertgregg8313]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. What happens when your symptoms are under control with medication? Would that affect an exam outcome?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hi sir that is a great question. It likely would but it is really dependent on the examiners interpretation and the raters etc. Thank you for watching

[@robertovillanuevajr7947]

I was denied for GERD as secondary to PTSD- the examiner put I don't take medication that causes Gerd like antidepressants. So I sent in a Supplemental listing all the 4 antidepressants I've take in the past through the VA and I was just given a new antidepressant a month after that decision so I also added that one. I was diagnosed with Gerd and take medication for it through the VA. So hopefully it gets connected now

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I hope it does too sir! I am sorry to hear you are struggling with this!

[@patrickpatrick9132]

I wish there was a way to cure this. I would gladly have zero va benefits and not sick all the time.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

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

[@1stMrSoundguy]

very helpful thx

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching!!

[@neogeo227]

I went in for 3 claims that got combine, Headaches(increase), ED, lower back (increase). I got my increase for headaches. But ED and Lower Back got deferred, I had my lower back C&P exam 3 weeks before this happen. I got an phone call to have another C&P exam for GRED, which I never applied for. I am still confused why? I did have a hydel heryni which was repaired when I had my bariatric surgery. I didn't have GERD for about 6 month after the surgery, but it returned when I was eating normal again. I go for my C&P exam at the end of Nov. I have been talking omeprazole since I have been going to the VA 2006. I had GERD while I was in the Navy because I was a little order from when I joined age 22, never had it when I was young. I had the worse Corpsman on board my sub. He would never help us out and would always have a big box of Acetamiphine, Ibuproen and heartburn pills. "Oh not feel well take a pill"

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am so sorry to hear this. That sounds really rough. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching

[@Aliensarethinking]

Thanks for the advice

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching!

[@Ophrahoak2]

I just found your youtube site. it is great!! The best information I have seen. I'm a combat, purple heart veteran of Vietnam. I have PTSD and Gerd. I have had three Endoscopy exams 2003, 2013 and 2015. I have gastritis with multiple erosion and hiatus hernia. I have had all the symptoms, can't swallow, throwing up, burning. I take Omeprazole it eases the symptoms. If i stop taking it all those symptoms come back just as bad. How do you handle the C & P exam when the medication make the symptoms less severe.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hey sir I am happy to hear you found the content helpful. Thank you for your service and you must be an amazing warrior to have gone through what you went through! As far as your question is concerned I would just be clear with them about your symptoms on and off the medications and hopefully they will align your rating with all of the symptoms you are experiencing after a full explanation. Best of luck to you sir and thank you for watching

[@williamechevarria4616]

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[@billymarshall8103]

I am in the process of claiming Major Depressive Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, GERD and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. I had my first C n P for Gerd and EoE. The appt was only 10-15 mins. She told me that she found in my military medical records and stated it is service connected. Was this too fast? My 2nd C n P is next week for Mental Health (that’s also in my military medical records).

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

That sounds great! It’s hard to say how it will turn out but best of luck and keep us posted!

[@combatdouglas1306]

Milk of Magnesia will make it "better." But while all linings are coated up, you get little nuitrion from foods. Eat - excrete. Skips the nuitrion intermediate part .

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

thanks for the words of wisdom CD!

[@DamienRiven]

Kind of worried I wasn’t asked about gerd at all in my exam today and it was not officially diagnosed in service besides being given medication that treats gerd

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Sorry to hear that sir try not to worry!

[@jwest6700]

What is considered considerable impairment of health? I have every symptom checked on C and P exam and have been on meds for it for a long time but still rated 10%. They did not check any box for considerable impairment of health. Is this a opinion based question?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Yes pretty much. It is a really poor metric to be honest

[@michaelwalker2091]

I had an examiner tell me from the get-go that if I wasn’t diagnosed in service that she would write it up for me to be denied; regardless if my condition was caused by my time in service. Guess what? I was denied. Even though my STRs contradicted what she put in her “findings”. I only know this because I got a copy of my C&P exam.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I’m sorry to hear that sir

[@pierrepedroharvey11]

So what did you do after she literally told you she would deny you? Whoever that was did wrong by you

[@broadcastdave]

I had a terrible GERD exam and just got my rating. I only got 10% but I feel it should have been higher. Are GERD and Eosinophilic esophagitis rated separately?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Congrats on getting connected. Those are rated together

[@CYoung662]

I just had a GERD/IBS exam yesterday 11-28-2022, they took blood from me before we went over the DBQ. This was a supplemental claim, and as of this morning my Ebenefits page updated from saying supplemental claim for compensation to appeal for compensation. Is this normal??

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hey there. As far as the update on Ebenefits that is not something I would be able to answer unfortunately. You could always call the VA and ask of course.

[@unlimitedj06]

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[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching

[@lmcbride7758]

Went to C&P for GERD and the examiner put down dyspepsia even though he’s medicated for GERD but the doctor have him down as GERD and prescribed meds but I haven’t had the official GI scope test. Will that impact the GERD rating?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hard to say because there are many variables. Best of luck on this one!

[@williamwimble7921]

I was diagnosed by my local V.A. with a hiatel hernia many years ago after returning from the Gulf War. Can I get service connected disability for GERD?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hi sir every case is different. Generally speaking presumptive conditions related to GWS are functional. Hiatal hernia is a structural abnormality

[@BambooPandolfi]

Hi Leah, how common are barium swallows during C&P exam? I had one done years ago during a C&P exam. The doctor did not find any evidence of GERD so I was denied despite being diagnosed in service and prescribed medication.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

That is a great question. A normal barium swallow would not rule out GERD.

[@BambooPandolfi]

@@prestigeveteranmedical thank you for the info. Seems like I’ll be filing a supplemental.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@BambooPandolfi best of luck!

[@combatdouglas1306]

Check out millsvert exposure you're getting. Compare that to Nagasaki. Cumulative for life. Oncogenes can appear 5 to 60 years later.

[@winstonsmith4513]

I thought barium x-ray tests are done to rule out something other than GERD like stomach cancers.

[@pullins6814]

If medication treats your symptoms for the most part, should you be rated on your symptoms without medication or with?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am not really sure sir you may want to check with a legal professional about this. Thank you for watching!!

[@whatwhat9004]

Hello. I am currently active duty and will be separating this December. Is there a certain time frame of which I should start the process for obtaining GERD disability? I’ve been diagnosed with GERD and have been on multiple medications for it for the last 2 years.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hey sir! You should be doing the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program as part of the Soldier For Life (if you are Army this used to be ACAP) process. You will be able to work with a VSO and start your initial claim but this doesn't typically start until 6 months out from separation.

[@dewightmays4186]

awesome

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thanks for watching!!

[@pierrepedroharvey11]

So what if I am already diagnosed with Gerd and on prescription med for it? If I filed secondary to depression meds would that the correct way to file.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

hi there I am sorry to hear this. Unfortunately I am not an expert on the filling process so you would want to check with a legal professional on that. Thank you for watching

[@Timehealsall_wounds]

Any chance you can dive into Ulcerative Colitis?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You bet! I actually have that on my list to cover soon. I will bump it up in the timeline and do it sooner than later. Thank you for watching.

[@aztecacalendario]

It has been three weeks since I completed my exam with QTC and it doesn't reflect on my disabilities. What is next?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hopefully you will get the results soon!

[@aztecacalendario]

@@prestigeveteranmedical Thank you kindly for your quick reply.

[@philliptamez]

Do you diagnose with your services? Wondering because medical at my command isn’t very good and take forever for appointments and barely put anything in records or diagnose anything

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I do not. I also believe that organizations that do that are unethical and are essentially selling a diagnosis to make money on letters they write.

[@philliptamez]

@@prestigeveteranmedical ok noted. Thank you for your info and videos. I’ll most likely be using your services once I attempt to get diagnosed from my command

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

You are welcome and thank for watching

[@anthonyrodriguez243]

I have a few questions regarding this subject and would love some help

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

If you need legal assistance you can always reach out to a local VSO or any accredited agent or attorney. If you are interested in a next letter please email us at [e-mail]

[@johnnycurry6618]

Hey Leah, I plan to file gerd secondary to a back condition which led to obesity due to limited mobility. Have you seen success with this type of claim?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

What specifically about the obesity do you believe caused GERD?

[@johnnycurry6618]

It’s well known in the medical community that Obesity is one of the leading causes of gerd. I have a nexus letter from a sleep disorder doctor.

[@marlon8597]

they didn't do a DBQ with me they just did blood work at my C and P exam, they made another exam where they did ask me questions. haven't heard from them after that. :(

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Sorry to hear that sir. Hopefully it went well. Keep us posted and thanks for watching!!

[@marlon8597]

@@prestigeveteranmedical hello, was just wondering how I can inquire for assistance with medical/disability stuff?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hey sir please reach out to us at [e-mail] @@marlon8597

[@marlon8597]

thank you! I will get in contact with you guys soon! @@prestigeveteranmedical

[@MrDavidsuits]

I have been denied twice for GERD and not sure why

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear this sir! You can always follow up with a legal advocate to assist you. If you are looking for a nexus letter I would be happy to send you an email with more information if you would like

[@codychavarria6088]

Are there any giod doctors in Salem Oregin or how to i find one. I usually go to va doctor. I do have Oregon health pan for low income

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I do not know any doctors in Salem Oregon unfortunately

[@codychavarria6088]

@prestigeveteranmedical okay, Thank you

[@michaelsujkowski6052]

Everytime the examiner tells me they could not open my records I tried to give them they did want. Should I call VA to request new exam. I know they could represent the best way possible. Still at zero. Got out in 1989.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear this sir. Have you considered hiring a legal professional?

[@azthundercloud]

When i went for my exam, i brought my records. Explained my systems, they looked at my med records as well as med records. Oh my god, oh my god is all she said.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

That is strange I wonder what she meant by that. Anyways happy thanksgiving!

[@azthundercloud]

@@prestigeveteranmedical dont know, but she looked concerned. explained that i have to eat slowly and everything has to be like the size of my thumb nail or it is hail mary my throat locks up (constricts) and then everything i power hurl everything back up.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@azthundercloud Oh wow. Did you get approved?

[@azthundercloud]

@@prestigeveteranmedical waiting for word. hoping for the best.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@azthundercloud Totally. Please keep us posted!

[@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg]

Would H. pylori be service connected?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

H. Pylori is an infection that typically clears up with medications.

[@jonathancarrow2799]

So... Is it service connected? Yes or no?

[@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg]

@@jonathancarrow2799 I believe her answer was even if service connected you get nothing for it. I got tuberculosis exposure while in service and underwent medication treatment, it cleared up and I got nothing for it. I suspect same for H. pylori.

[@jonathancarrow2799]

@@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg thanks for the clarification

[@andrewfuiten7124]

Is gerd presumptive to anything?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Not that I am aware of but you may want to check with a legal professional

[@williamechevarria4616]

Wow pretty good, ❤

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I'm glad you like it! Thank you for watching

[@jresto1069]

Hi Leah, I have been scheduled for a gerd c&p exam next 6/27/2022 in the morning. Do you recommend to review the DBQ for gerd before appointment? or any other recommendation. Please advise.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hi sir this is totally a personal choice and one you should discuss with your VSO or whomever is assisting you in the process

[@cecilall4150]

0utstanding!👍

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Glad you like it!

[@danielreid80]

How do I get a hold of you in case I need your help. Im already up to 70% 50% PTSD 10% tinis 10% for sleep apnea I just try and put in a claim for hearing lost due to exposure of noise in my work place in the Navy, still waiting on results from claim . But I've been giving two hearing aids

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

please contact us at [e-mail]

[@williamechevarria4616]

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