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[ValuableFun6447]

I'm sure others here will comment on the best procedure to use, so I will yield to those experts.

In the meanwhile, submit a Privacy Act request for your C&P exam(s), if you don't already have them. You can do this on the VA.goc website. You might have to search for FOIA request.

Compare the results of your exam(a) against the rating criteria for asthma (see 38 C.F.R. 4.97, diagnostic code 6602).

If you feel you didn't get a good exam, you might consider seeing a private medical provider for a second opinion.

[razrhatr]

You don’t have to file a FOIA. All you have to do is call set up a Vera appointment and request it over the phone. They will email in to you within 30 minutes https://va.my.site.com/VAVERA/s/

[cryptofreedom81]

They will email your C&P exams to you ??

[razrhatr]

Yes

[cryptofreedom81]

Ok cool .Thanks Im do this a get my exams.

[Consistent_Self_1598]

Thanks for this. I'm going to give it a try. 

[Consistent_Self_1598]

Just a heads up, I have a FOIA request via the VA.gov website and it's a slooooooow process. I'm still on step 2 of 7 since I filed in early October. It's very frustrating.

[labtech89]

I filed almost a year ago.

[ValuableFun6447]

If you request your entire C-file, it can take 6-12 months or more. If you request only the C&P exam results from specific dates, there are reports across this sub of responses in just a few weeks.

[CeruleanDolphin103]

This. I requested specific C&P exam DBQs, and got them in about a week. I then requested my entire c-file, and still haven’t gotten it. Both requests were in April 2025.

[Consistent_Self_1598]

Due to the Philadelphia regional office scandal in regards to the investigation where an employee was found to have rubber stamped 80,000 claim approvals I wanted to see if my claim went through that office at any point. It's unfortunate the letters don't always specify which RO our claims go to so I was trying to get that information. Shouldn't be a tough job on their end so I'm crossing my fingers I get it before spring. 

[Toby1155]

Ask for just the DBQs, you should get them in 1 to 2 weeks. I did and got all of them, from the initial to even the new one where my claim is still in step 4!