Veteran Disability Examination Physician (C&P)

Quick Facts

• Role: Veteran Disability Examination Physician/Clinician (General Medicine and Specialty Providers)

• Type of work: Non-treatment disability examinations supporting the VA claims process

• Schedule: Appointment-based; provide monthly availability and exams are scheduled

• Compensation: Paid per examination (no daily minimum); additional pay for qualifying medical opinions; bonus for completing required training quickly

Description

Conduct structured, unbiased medical assessments for Veterans applying for disability benefits. Review medical records, complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and provide requested medical opinions based on exam findings and supporting documentation. No prescribing, treatment planning, or ongoing patient management is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform disability examinations in your own office (Veterans come to you)

• Review medical records and complete DBQs

• Provide medical opinions when requested and supported by diagnoses and exam findings

• Submit accurate and timely reports in accordance with VA guidelines

• Use established templates for administrative and documentation tasks

Requirements

• Active US medical license (MD/DO, NP, or PA) free of sanctions

• Registered business entity with malpractice, workers’ comp, and business insurance

• FEIN-based business setup for payment

• ADA-compliant private office within 50–100 miles of target locations

• 1+ year of clinical experience

• BLS certification

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and supplemental earning potential (paid per exam; no cap on earnings)

• Additional compensation for requested medical opinions that meet established criteria

• $500 bonus for completing required trainings within two weeks after starting

• Self-paced training (~15 hours) covering Veteran disability evaluation topics

• Case submission requirement: within 48 hours of each examination