What a C&P exam is
An examination ordered for VA disability evaluation. The examiner documents findings; you still control your claim decisions and representation choices.
C&P exam prep
Prepare for your VA C&P exam.
A Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam helps VA understand your condition. Prepare by organizing truthful symptoms, limits, and records — never by exaggerating or coaching dishonest answers.
What a C&P exam is
Honest prep checklist
Functional impact notes
Preparation checklist
Bring a current medication list, relevant records if requested, a plain-language symptom timeline, and notes on how the condition affects work, sleep, mobility, and daily life.
Be accurate
Describe your worst days and average days honestly. Do not minimize or invent symptoms. ValorAI helps you organize notes — it does not coach dishonesty.
What to do next
Prepare honestly for the exam.
Use this page to organize truthful symptoms, functional impact, and records before a C&P exam — never to rehearse dishonest answers.
You should leave with a clean exam-prep note list you can review yourself.
Download question checklist
A free question-prep checklist for turning a messy VA claim question into evidence and next steps.
- 1List conditions being examined and current symptoms.
- 2Note frequency, severity, and functional impact.
- 3Gather records you are comfortable sharing.
- 4Show up early and answer truthfully.
Prep support only
ValorAI is not VA, a VSO, an attorney, or an accredited claims agent. We do not file claims for you or represent you before VA.