Do this the same day, while it's fresh. Write down every issue. If your rating comes back wrong, these notes are your own evidence of what really happened in that room. Check your claim status on VA.gov. When the decision arrives, read the reasons before anything else. 0% is a door, not a denial.
After your exam
The same-day debrief.
Do this the same day, while it's fresh. Write down every issue. If your rating comes back wrong, these notes are your own evidence of what really happened in that room.
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My exam debrief
Date of exam
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Examiner name
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Condition(s) examined
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How long it lasted
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What they asked
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What I said
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What they measured or tested
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What they skipped or refused
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Anything cut short
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How I felt after
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What happens next.
- Check your claim status on VA.gov.
- The examiner's report becomes part of your file.
- When the decision arrives, read the reasons before anything else.
- If it's wrong, your debrief notes are where the fight starts.
0% is a door, not a denial.