
E258 - The Biggest Mistakes Veterans Make After a Bad C&P Exam
Published: June 9, 2026
Duration: 12:48
In this episode, Leah Bucholz — Army combat veteran, board-certified Physician Assistant, former VA C&P examiner, and founder of Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting — discusses some of the biggest mistakes veterans make after receiving a negative C&P exam.
Leah breaks down the difference between medical and legal issues within VA disability claims, explains why understanding the rationale behind a negative medical opinion matters, and discusses when additional medical evidence may — or may not — actually help a case.
This episode also covers:
Common misconceptions surrounding negative C&P examsWhy veterans should carefully review the examiner’s rational...