Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 C&P Exam Checklist

Before the Exam

Review your medical records and know your diagnosis, diagnostic code, and current treatment plan Write a detailed personal statement describing how your condition affects your daily life, work, and relationships Note your worst days — the VA rates based on your overall impairment, not your best day List all medications you take for this condition and their side effects Prepare a timeline of your condition from onset through current symptoms Know your current treatment regimen: diet, oral medication, insulin Document whether your activities are regulated due to diabetes Track any episodes of ketoacidosis or hypoglycemia requiring medical attention Note all complications: neuropathy, retinopathy, kidney disease, ED

After the Exam

Request a copy of the C&P exam report through your VA.gov account Review the report for errors or omissions as soon as possible If the examiner missed something important, file a statement noting the error Continue all medical treatment — gaps in treatment can hurt your claim Check your claim status regularly at VA.gov

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 C&P Exam Checklist

Before the Exam

What to Bring

During the Exam

After the Exam