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

In this video Leah explains the Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam process for veterans with shoulder conditions. She outlines that the exam focuses on the Disability Benefit Questionnaire (DBQ), which the examiner uses to assess the condition in relation to VA regulations and other evidence to determine service connection and disability rating. Leah emphasizes the possibility of primary service connection (injury during duty) and secondary service connection (shoulder pain caused by another service-connected disability). She also discusses what happens during the exam, including the examiner's credentials (which may vary but must be a medically trained professional), the importance of accurately describing symptoms and history, and the thorough physical examination of the shoulder.
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[@siddkid3169]

I LOVE that your are emphasizing the DBQ'S. You're the BEST😁

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching bud 💕

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you for this topic this is your subscriber on the West Coast Los Angeles. This video was very helpful. Thank you the shoulder is one of the items that I had filed recently. The only thing is I wish I would’ve seen this video earlier but I think I’ll be OK we will find out, thank you

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am glad you enjoyed the content. Thank you for watching!

[@ramvet5048]

😃Your presentatiion is as thorough as one could ask for. Thank you!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

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

[@KraftyMix]

I had adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder?) on my right shoulder for a little over two years. I can attest that it was no joke! I was in constant pain, unable to lift my arm, fix my hair, put in clothes, drive, even cut up steak was a pain! I had to do a guided MRI (arthroscopy?). I just did months and months of PT and two steeoid injections. Right shoulder is much better now but ROM is not 100% I'm 6 months from filing my claim theough the BDD process. Im grateful to have found your channel and sharing your knowledge and experience 😊

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I’m so sorry to hear this. I had it in both sides at the same time it was a total nightmare. I’m glad you are doing better and I hope that you eventually recover all of your range of motion. Thank you for watching and best of luck with your BDD claim!

[@shaunmorris2722]

This woman been there and actually helping us, very rare bird. Ij the military enlisted sector-: I thank you vm😅

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thanks for the feedback my brother and thank you for watching ❤️

[@benwalker8358]

Awesome video

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!

[@michaelholland761]

Keep ‘em coming Leah , good information! AATW

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching! AATW!!

[@biggdogginthephilippines7067]

Thanks for the info

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Any time! Thanks for the support!

[@JordanOakley-hv5rc]

My current situation is I was Marine Corps infantry. Got injured a lot and felt a lot of pain during my time but never went to medical because that was frowned upon and you don’t wanna be “That” guy in a victor unit. Needless to say, it’s been a struggle to get even 10%.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear this sir. Thank you for watching and best of luck to you

[@gtoexpress8111]

I'm SC for my shoulder arthritis / strain @20 now - go a MRI in Feb now it states i have adhesive capsulitis now with a rotator cuff tear a tear at the anterior footprint supraspinatus tendinous tear @ infraspinatus tendon mild glenohumeral cartilage thinning mild acromioclavicular osteoarthritis mild degenerative change - c&p examiner did ROM test for two things it was 20 degrees from side to side and 20 degrees up and down he didn't give me the other tests he said he would write the results about because i suffered from to much pain to do them he also ROM was done and thats what they going to rate me by - non-dominant arm - i love your videos you do a great job - thinking signing up for your services

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear about your shoulder. I had adhesive capsulitis in both shoulders once and it was terrible. I am glad you are enjoying the videos and happy to try to assist if/when you are ready

[@tonybarnes4096]

I have 2 exams coming up , one on the 5th of April another on the 7th . You videos is a big help .

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am so glad you have found them helpful!! Thanks for watching!!

[@eagle3858]

Hello Leah, I would like to thank you very much for your videos. I would like to ask if you have any knowledge on the use of Cipro causing Heart issues, depression, nerve issues, etc. I would like to hear what you have say. I have a long history of health issues that go back to me being prescribed Cipro for over a year while in the service. Thank again for all you do for us veterans.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hey sir I am glad you are enjoying the videos. Medications like cipro have side effect profiles and are usually listed in the package inserts. I am sorry to hear you have been suffering from many of those conditions and I just would not want to speculate about it because there are just so many variables. Good luck to you sir and take care of yourself.

[@chippalko5592]

Good video

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching

[@iBarber504]

Holy crap! I'm telling you wish I could go back in time to seek medical when I served in the military. My left shoulder injury that I had while seems to be affecting me now, but my right shoulder and elbow are in pain now.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Big hugs to you sir. Thank you for watching

[@totiriel6079]

Very informative. Thanks

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Glad you thought so thank you for watching! @@totiriel6079

[@montee8817]

You mentioned LOD for guard and reserve but I literally had it checked off my illness was LOD by med board but the rater denied my claim stating it can't be discovered on duty. Even though I sent in paper that it was related to service and marked service connection😑

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear this sir

[@robertleski3307]

I'm going through that now torn rotator cuff secondary to my left shoulder that was trashed 1 year before I got out. Service connected Lf shoulder and been denied 2 times on my right shoulder and I'm right handed, but now I have a MRI for proof, so I guess I'm in for a fight. I'm just getting tired of fighting for something I deserve. I had a c& p exam in August and she didn't take any measurements of my shoulders or my knees. Maybe they will believe me this time. Or they will say it just happened to discredit me. Because we all know that the VA will always take the side of the C&P examiner before the veterans.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I’m sorry to hear this sir. Keep us posted

[@ms38355]

Thank you! You seem like someone who cares and I can work with with my secondary's. . I heard that even though the joint (Shoulder, ankle, knee) might have decent range of motion, because there is pain with the joint (secondary to service connected back), a 10% is warranted for it. True?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

That is my understanding as well sir however you will want to clarify that with a legal professional like a VSO. If you would like more information on our service please reach out to us at [e-mail]

[@ms38355]

@@prestigeveteranmedical Once I have enough evidence, I will be in touch. Thank you.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Sounds good sir looking forward to it@@ms38355

[@ganu1216]

I hurt my shoulder during my last pt test have it all documented with incident report as well. I'm a software developer now. Even tho I don't do manual labor, trying to keep my hand on keyboard 6-7 hours a day is hard when my shoulder don't want to move inward. How do I explain that on paper lol

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Please check out our video on buddy statements. This may give you some insight even on personal statements. Thank you for watching

[@k9usa149]

Great video ma'am Helped me immensely in my prep for my upcoming c&p. I'm claiming one shoulder service connected (I've got all my medical proof from my in service event) I am also claiming on the opposite shoulder due to over compensation I've got medical diagnosis for the opposite shoulder staying as such. One shoulder is frozen and is 20 degree abduction and also adhesive capsulitis. The other had the same. So, my question is if someone is ambidextrous, does this make your case stronger or weaker? Or wouldn't it be better if one is dominant?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am so sorry to hear you are suffering from this! I also had adhesive capsulitis previously and it was terrible. Regarding your question about being ambidextrous I am not sure that this would change anything one way or another. Best of luck to you on this

[@JimboJones2022]

I went to the VHS twice for right shoulder pain on my right shoulder due to service connected left shoulder reconstructive surgery. I then lost balance riding my bike and got an AC separation. I'm claiming my right shoulder as a secondary due to overuse. Will the AC separation affect my rating if I get one negative or positive?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Sorry to hear this sir it is hard to say because there are just many variables that go into the process

[@mkultravibes7763]

Just had mine for 3 different conditions . Back ankle and shoulders . He used goinometer for back then he didn’t for shoulders . He put 25 degree motion . Then for ankle he used it

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I’m sorry to hear this sir and thank you for watching

[@gt1601]

I had totally left shoulder replacement 4 or 5 yrs ago with a 20% service connected while my right should was also not good, so I filed for it, and they came back with a deferred decision. What does that mean. Fast forward 2 or 3 years, and it's now popping ing and out crackling and painful. I don't want any more surgeries after they fused my neck and constant headaches. So I'm not sure what to do.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I’m sorry to hear this sir. As far as the claim being deferred is concerned you may want to discuss that with a legal professional like a VSO or an attorney

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@combatdouglas1306 Douglas are you trying to get me in trouble with KZbin with this profanity?

[@waynemiller8617]

I had bane karte in both shoulders done during duty. Now i just had lebrum torn reattached in right dominant shoulder with bycep relocated. How do i go about this. Do i do a Secondary to right shoulder or what. Loss of motion pretty bad. Had a test done with a machine at a pt office. Just unclear what to do. Thanks

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

i am so sorry to hear this sir. you will want to follow up with a legal professional like a VSO who can assist you with filling

[@zxcvb1234ful]

👌

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for watching!

[@kentwhittsr5074]

Hey Leah, I have an pending neck and back case and I’ve also had my C&P Exam and is awaiting my decision, my question is I had shoulder surgery in September 2023 and is curious to know if I should file a supplemental claim now or just wait until after my pending case?!!!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hi sir I am sorry to hear this. It is totally up to you. You may want to discuss strategy regarding the claims process with a legal professional for more guidance

[@kevinhobson9719]

Hi, i have 20% r shoulder for full thickness repair which later retore. I also have a full thickness on L rotator due to USPS carrier (now ret). I applied for an increase for R and secondary for L and was denied. Seems like they should have approved for L secondary. What's your thoughts?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear this sir. Every case is different so it is hard to say. Have you followed up with a legal professional? Also if you are interested in a nexus letter you can ask your treating doctor or you can reach out to us at [e-mail]

[@funhouse4715]

I hope my suggestion will get to the secretary Mr. McDonough. It would be nice if veterans could go to patience first, urgent care, community care or a doctor that he/ she chooses.It seems like the deck is stacked against the veteran walking through the door. Optum/LHI get a cut off the money than they subcontract to a Nnurse Practitioner, I think this way would save time and money. The DBQ could run though a database and tell the rater within minutes whether a veteran claims is denied or granted, and it would be coming from a neutral party. I have one more thing to add, how much is a C&P exam? I’m curious as to how much money is being spent weekly,monthly and yearly, because someone is getting rich off C&P exams wether its Optum/LHI or Nurse Practitioner or both. Sincerely yours Veteran

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Thank you for your insights sir. I also hope that you are able to get a response! Thank you for watching

[@InitialFailure]

Should I bring medical literature for my specific condition (glenoid dysplasia) since it's incredibly likely that it affects both shoulders but I've only been seen in service for the right? I'm going through an MEB and have my head to toe next week.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am so sorry to hear this sir. That is totally up to you. I am not sure that literature would be helpful absent a formal diagnosis

[@scrapguy6816]

I'm 20% service connected for left shoulder. And my right shoulder has gotten worse. And wanted to file for bilateral shoulder pain etc.. I recently requested a MRI of that shoulder to see exactly what I'm dealing with. No response from doctor yet. It was treated with my left shoulder during the time I was going to physical therapy. So there is a diagnosis. Is this something to follow through with?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hey sir I am sorry to hear this. As far as following up with your doctor is concerned we would not be able to advise on that as it is part of your healthcare plan.

[@scrapguy6816]

​@@prestigeveteranmedical I'm not sure what you mean? Don't worry about the MRI go with the medical evidence I have already or what?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@scrapguy6816 Your last statement is that you were waiting on a response from your doctor. I would not want to advise you on how to navigate the communications with your doctor. As far as the claim itself I also would not want to advise you on what evidence may be beneficial for submission as that is what a legal professional advises on. My role is to simply review cases when veterans ask me to do so and provide feedback on my abilities to provide a positive medical opinion

[@scrapguy6816]

@@prestigeveteranmedical OK. Understood. I requested the MRI for a more updated and detailed description of what was wrong with my shoulder. To go with the medical evidence already in my medical records. As well as seeing if they wanted me to get any treatment done. It's causing me alot of pain. Going down into my bicep. Restricting my movements alot. As you explained in the video. Thanks.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

@@scrapguy6816 I am so sorry to hear this sir. Please keep us posted and best of luck!

[@bridellgibson1605]

The nurse documented my range motion incorrectly even tho she used the messuring tool...i filed my right secondary to my left and was denied even tho its torn and i had xrays and mris...VA is full of it

[@tommarinevet]

Appeal it

[@bridellgibson1605]

@@tommarinevet i will but thx

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Sorry to hear that sir. Best of luck and I hope you get this turned around

[@jeffheyse9843]

I just had shoulder surgery (3 weeks) for a 95% tear in the rotator cuff, torn labrum and acromioplasty. Have current 10% rating for same shoulder. Submitted for increase and have to perform a C&P. My ortho surgeon has me in a sling for 10 weeks with no use/movement other than gentle stretching with PT. I cannot lift my arm or use it right now and don't plan on letting the doctor manipulate my shoulder until I'm healed. Will they complete the C&P or defer? Can I get temporary 100% until I'm fully healed?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Hey sir that is hard to say. You may want to follow up with a legal professional like a VSO to get a better understanding of scheduling after these types of surgeries. I am also not sure on the temporary 100% but a good legal professional should be able to advise. Best of luck, take care of that shoulder and keep us posted!

[@shaunmorris2722]

👍 didn't go to medics suck it upn drive on war I was told

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am sorry to hear this sir

[@TheRandallArgo]

So I had a severe torn rotator cuff and glenoid labrum repair surgery in september on my right shoulder which is my dominant side, and they discovered arthritis in my AC joint. I contacted my VSO rep and she filed my claim for me and its currently in stage 3 or evidence gathering. My question is, will the exam focus more on post surgery mobility of my shoulder and arm or will they focus on how bad it was pre surgery? I am currently in post surgery physical therapy and while they tell me i'm progressing, i haven't been cleared to return to work and i'm still super weak and within the last week was cleared to not wear my sling anymore and i can barely move my arm out enough to put deodorant on unassisted. The ROM test is where Im really concerned because number 1, its going to hurt and number 2 will that hurt me in the exam as far as what the reviewer takes into consideration? Awesome video!!

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

I am glad you enjoyed the video. I am sure about that sir have you asked your VSO?

[@TheRandallArgo]

@@prestigeveteranmedical I did and she was unsure.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

That is something they should def know. I am sorry to hear this@@TheRandallArgo

[@fordguyfordguy]

I’m not sure what to do about my shoulder claim that was just denied.

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

So sorry to hear this! Have you followed up with a legal professional?

[@donaldhenderson2497]

What to do if the examer don't use a gonometer?

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

That is a great question. I would discuss with a legal professional for guidance. Thank you for watching

[@monzrr]

Ahhhh 1st Brigade where you go to see your dreams die🥲

[@prestigeveteranmedical]

Lol disagree!! You know i almost went to Rakasans and I said please don't send me there 🤣