12/30/2025
Life happens. If you miss a VA Compensation & Pension exam, it doesn’t mean your claim is doomed — but you do need to act fast.
👉 1. Call VA right away
Explain what happened and ask to have the exam rescheduled.
👉 2. Give your “good cause” reason
VA will usually reschedule if you had a legitimate issue like illness, work conflict, transportation trouble, family emergency, or if you never received the appointment notice.
👉 3. Contact the contractor if needed
Your exam may have been scheduled by LHI, QTC, or VES — they can often help get you back on the calendar.
👉 4. Don’t ignore it
If you miss the exam and don’t respond, VA can deny the claim or decide it based only on the evidence they already have.
👉 5. If you get denied, you can appeal
You can argue good cause, lack of notice, or improper scheduling.
Bottom line: Missing the exam isn’t the end — staying silent is. Take action quickly and keep your claim moving.