This lesson explained that every C&P examination takes place within a larger C&P claims process that involves VHA, VBA, and BVA.

Moreover, C&P examinations are conducted to gather evidence for a Veteran's or Servicemember's claim for benefits and adjudicators from VBA and in some cases, BVA, are the audience for the examination report. In addition, there are recommendations for how to interact with Veterans and Servicemembers.

Now that you've finished this lesson, you should be able to:

• Compare the purpose of a treatment examination and a C&P examination.
• Recognize the role of the examiner in the disability claims process.
• Recognize guidelines for interacting with Veterans or Servicemembers during C&P disability examinations.