Guide
How to prepare for your C&P exam
A compensation and pension (C&P) exam is a chance to describe how a condition affects you. Knowing what to expect helps you walk in calm and prepared.
What a C&P exam is
A C&P exam is an appointment where a clinician asks about your condition and how it affects your daily life. It is not a treatment visit and not a test you pass or fail.
The clinician may ask questions, review records, and in some cases do a short physical check. Your job is simply to describe your experience honestly.
Before your exam
- Re-read your own statements so your story is fresh
- Note your worst days, not just your average days
- Bring a short list of your main symptoms
- Plan to arrive a little early so you are not rushed
During your exam
- 1
Describe the full picture
Talk about how the condition affects you on bad days, not only when you feel your best.
- 2
Be specific
Use real examples: tasks you had to stop, sleep you lost, help you needed.
- 3
Ask if you are unsure
If a question is unclear, it is okay to ask what it means before you answer.
Describe your hardest days
Frequently asked questions
Is the C&P exam a test I can fail?
Should I only talk about my good days?
Walk in prepared
Review your statements and build a simple exam-day plan in your workspace.