A Compensation and Pension exam (C&P) is an exam used to evaluate the current condition of a Veteran being considered for a VA disability. The exam is frequently the first step after you have filed your claim.  It is performed by a VA examiner or an outside contracted physician. It is also normal to have more than one appointment scheduled, especially if you have multiple medical conditions. Regardless of how many appointments you get, you must go to all of them.  However, it