C&P Exams: Back

Welcome to our informative and comprehensive YouTube video on obtaining service connection for the Back as a veteran. In this video, we will guide you through the process, regulations, and the essential Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) you can expect during your Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam.

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Correia v. McDonald, 28 Vet. App. 158 (Vet. App. 2016)- https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/documents/CorreiaJW_13-3238.pdf

Mitchell v. Shinseki, 25 Vet. App. 32, 38-43 (2011)- https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/documents/Mitchell_09-2169_published_opinion_August_23_2011.pdf

DeLuca v. Brown, Sep 22, 1995, 8 Vet.App. 202 (1995)- https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/6731095/deluca-v-brown/

38 CFR 4.71a (Rating Schedule)
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.71a
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.124a

Back DBQ: https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/docs/Back_Thoracolumbar_Spine.pdf

Straight leg test short video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o2vLVET8pPw

Video Content Breakdown:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Preparation
1:38 What to expect
2:40 Bonus Tip
3:00 Disclaimer
3:22 Common Conditions
3:45 Service Connection
4:35 Rating Schedule
5:00 Diagnostic Codes
6:57 DBQ Walkthrough
11:20 Closing Thoughts
11:53 Outro