Compensation and Pension Exam

Compensation and Pension Exam (C and P Exam)

Compensation and Pension Exam (C&P Exam)


After the veteran files their disability benefits claim, Veterans Affairs may ask them to have a claim exam (also known as a compensation and pension, or C&P, exam). Get answers to commonly asked questions about the VA claim exam.


This exam will help VA determine if the veteran has a service - connected disability. It will also help VA to rate the veteran's disability if they have one.


Veterans Affairs bases the veteran's rating on how severe their disability is - and their rating will affect how much disability compensation they’ll receive. Compensation may include things like monthly payments and enrollment in the VA health care program.


Compensation and Pension Exam / Veterans Affairs

Rating a VA Disability

An opinion as to whether a condition is related to a specific incident during military service, the opinion should be expressed as follows:

   1. “is due to” (100% sure)

   2. “more likely than not” (greater than 50%)

   3. “at least as likely as not” (equal to or greater than 50%)

   4. “not at least as likely as not” (less than 50%)

   5. “is not due to” (0%)


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