C&P
Military abbreviation · Veteran
| Stands for | Compensation and pension examination |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
C&P stands for Compensation and pension examination, a veteran abbreviation.
Medical exam scheduled by the VA to evaluate a veteran's claimed disabilities, gathering evidence about diagnosis, severity and connection to service for a disability or pension decision.
Example: My C&P exam for tinnitus and knee pain is next week.
Usage notes
Exams are performed by VA clinicians or contracted examiners and are not treatment visits. Missing a C&P exam without good cause can lead to denial. Veterans can review exam reports through the VA's online tools.
Related abbreviations
More veteran abbreviations
- AMVETS – American Veterans
- BDD – Benefits Delivery at Discharge
- BRS – Blended Retirement System
- BVA – Board of Veterans' Appeals
- CBOC – Community-based outpatient clinic
- CHAMPVA – Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans…
- COLA – Cost-of-living adjustment
- CRDP – Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay
- CRSC – Combat-Related Special Compensation
- DAV – Disabled American Veterans
- DD-214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
- DD-215 – Correction to DD Form 214