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    question Why are lab tests required for a C&P exam for an increase?

    Why does the VA want you to do lab tests with a C&P exam if you're asking for a higher rating? How do these tests show your condition is getting worse?
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    question Understanding C&P DBQ for increasing a PTSD/MST rating

    I put in a claim to increase my PTSD/MST rating, which is now at 70%. When I looked at the notes from my last C&P, I saw that the examiner checked "Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking and/or mood"...
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    question Should treatment be sought for documentation before filing for a VA disability increase?

    In cases where a health condition deteriorates without frequent medical oversight, is it smart to seek treatment to ensure it's documented before applying for an increase in a disability rating?
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    question Can my attorney receive compensation for a rating increase they didn't handle?

    Can a VA accredited attorney get compensation for an increase that is not part of any appeal they're working on for me? I'm asking because I have an attorney for a claim, but I recently received my back pay for an increase and the attorney wasn't paid.
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