Services We Provide
C&P Exams
Nexus Letters
Nexus Letters
Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams are detailed medical evaluations used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assess disability claims. These exams are scheduled only after a veteran files a compensation and pension claim with the VA.
Nexus Letters
Nexus Letters
Nexus Letters
A Nexus Letter is a medical opinion written by a qualified medical provider that explains the connection between a veteran’s current medical condition and military service or a service-connected condition. It addresses the VA’s legal standard of “at least as likely as not” and provides a medical rationale supported by evidence.
Conditions We Handle
Agent Orange Exposure
TERA
Agent Orange, a toxic herbicide used by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, caused severe health issues, including cancer, birth defects, and neurological disorders. Veterans who served in Vietnam (1962–1975) or near the Korean DMZ (1967–1971) are presumed to be exposed. Those diagnosed with a VA-recognized presumptive condition may qualify for disability benefits without needing to prove direct service connection. A DD214 typically verifies eligibility. All 50 states.
Orthopedic
Musculoskeletal and Joint Injuries, Including Arthritis
A military career is physically demanding, leading to musculoskeletal injuries from activities like road marches, running, airborne operations, and obstacle courses. These high-impact actions often result in chronic pain and joint damage, with common injuries affecting the knees, hips, feet, legs, back, neck, and other joints. Only in Louisiana.
Nerve and Neurological
Migraines and Headaches
Migraines and severe headaches can be debilitating, often preventing veterans from working, spending time with family, or participating in social activities. In extreme cases, they can lead to unemployability. Unfortunately, the VA restricts the maximum disability rating for migraines to 50%, which may result in veterans receiving inadequate compensation for their condition. All 50 states.
We handle other conditions. Contact Us for more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact us at 225-416-7419, if you cannot find an answer to your question.
C&P exams are an important part of the VA claims process and are completely free for our veterans. These exams help evaluate any disabilities you may have and determine the level of compensation you could qualify for from the Department of Veterans Affairs. During the disability evaluations, professionals will conduct thorough medical assessments to understand how your service-connected disabilities affect your life. We're here to support you every step of the way!
Your compensation and pension (C&P) exam is scheduled through ASES to expedite the process and offer greater convenience. ASES partners directly with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to conduct exams that meet VA standards, ensuring you receive the same level of care as you would in a VA facility. Our providers are trained and certified under strict VA guidelines to gather the essential information needed for the VBA to process your claim accurately and efficiently.
If you wish to bring any additional documents to your exam, please feel free to do so. These documents can provide helpful context and support the evaluation process. However, the VA supplies us with all relevant records included in your claim file. If you have any additional records that you haven’t yet submitted to the VA, please send them to the VA promptly so they can be included with your file. This ensures we have the ?most complete information for your evaluation.
We strive to schedule your appointments as soon as possible, at the earliest available time with a provider. If your appointments are not scheduled for the same day, it simply means that the providers and facilities nearest to you were not available on the same date. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility in this matter.
To help us better serve other veterans and providers, please inform ASES as soon as possible if you are unable to attend your scheduled evaluation.
You're welcome to bring family members, significant others, or caregivers to your exam for support. Please note that some facilities may have limited waiting room space, and exams can take anywhere from 20 minutes to several hours, depending on the conditions being evaluated. We appreciate your understanding and are here to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
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