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C&P Exam Practice Simulator

Know what to expect before you walk in. An AI examiner walks you through the questions you'll actually face for your condition — then coaches you on describing your symptoms completely and honestly.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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ExaminerWhat treatment are you currently using for your sleep apnea?

I have a CPAP. I use it most nights.

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CoachingThat's a solid start—you're correctly mentioning you have a CPAP and using it regularly, which is important. To make your answer even more complete and honest, I'd add: How often is "most nights"—5, 6, 7 nights a week? And how many hours per night do you typically wear it? The VA wants to see the real picture of your device dependence and compliance. Also, if you've tried other treatments before CPAP (or instead of it at any point)—or if you've had mask fit issues, leaks, or other problems with it—mention that too, because it shows the full medical story.

ExaminerDo you experience daytime sleepiness? How does it affect your daily activities?

I'm tired a lot but I manage.

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CoachingThat's honest—and "managing" actually tells the examiner you're coping. But here's the thing: the VA rates conditions on how much they limit you, not on how well you push through. When you say you're tired a lot, can you give me a concrete example from your worst days—like, do you nap involuntarily during the day, how many times a week, or has it affected your ability to drive or focus at work? A specific example like "I fall asleep at my desk twice a week" or "I've nearly dozed off driving twice" gives the examiner a real picture of the impact.

Example on a demo veteran. Two practice answers from a demo veteran, coached by the simulator itself — real questions from its 9-question sleep apnea bank.

15 conditions

The questions your examiner will ask.

Each condition carries its own DBQ-standard questions, tied to the section of the rating schedule it's rated under. Practice Mode coaches every answer; Simulation Mode saves the feedback for your end-of-session scorecard.

This is a practice tool only. It does not predict exam outcomes or VA decisions. A real C&P exam is conducted by a licensed medical professional. This tool helps you prepare to describe your symptoms accurately and completely — it never coaches you to exaggerate.

Respiratory
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
38 CFR §4.97, DC 6847 · 9 questions
Hearing
Tinnitus
38 CFR §4.87, DC 6260 · 9 questions
Mental Health
PTSD
38 CFR §4.130, DC 9411 · 10 questions
Musculoskeletal
Lumbar Spine (Lower Back)
38 CFR §4.71a, DC 5237 · 9 questions
Musculoskeletal
Cervical Spine (Neck)
38 CFR §4.71a, DC 5237 · 9 questions
Musculoskeletal
Knee
38 CFR §4.71a, DC 5256–5261 · 9 questions
Neurological
Migraines
38 CFR §4.124a, DC 8100 · 9 questions
Digestive
GERD
38 CFR §4.114, DC 7206 · 9 questions
Mental Health
Depression
38 CFR §4.130, DC 9434 · 9 questions
Mental Health
Anxiety
38 CFR §4.130, DC 9400 · 9 questions
Neurological
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
38 CFR §4.124a, DC 8045 · 9 questions
Endocrine
Diabetes Mellitus
38 CFR §4.119, DC 7913 · 9 questions
Cardiovascular
Hypertension
38 CFR §4.104, DC 7101 · 9 questions
Neurological
Radiculopathy (Sciatic Nerve)
38 CFR §4.124a, DC 8520 · 9 questions
Musculoskeletal
Shoulder
38 CFR §4.71a, DC 5200–5203 · 9 questions

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