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VA C&P Exam for PTSD. what Examiners Really Look For

 

If your PTSD C&P exam ends with “mild symptoms noted,” your rating may already be at risk. This video explains exactly how the VA evaluates PTSD under 38 CFR Part 4, focusing on functional loss rather than trauma events. Learn how examiners assess frequency, severity, and duration of symptoms, and how occupational and social impairment—affecting work, relationships, judgment, and daily functioning—determines your rating from 30% to 100%. Clear documentation of real-world impact is key, because vague answers can result in underrated claims.

You’ll also learn how to prepare with the right medical evidence, including a current PTSD diagnosis, treatment records, medication history, and lay statements describing daily limitations. The video covers what to expect during the exam, questions the examiner will ask, and how to provide specific, rateable examples of functional impairment. For step-by-step guidance on PTSD diagnosis, documentation, and C&P exam prep, check out The Deck Plate and the Vets Portal app to help veterans build stronger claims and avoid preventable denials.

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