A C&P specialty examination is different than a C&P specialist examination.

Specialty Examination

VBA defines a specialty examination as one that focuses on the disabilities that are specifically at issue in a Veteran's or Servicemember's claim. For instance, VBA will request an examination using a hypertension documentation protocol for a claim that a Veteran's service-connected hypertension has worsened.

Specialist Examination

VBA defines a specialist examination as any examination conducted by a clinician who specializes in a particular field. For instance, an audiologist would conduct a hearing examination and a mental health clinician would conduct a mental disorders examination.