To answer your question: under normal circumstances, yes. C&P medical exams are par for the course during a VA medical compensation claim.

I also have Type II diabetes and high blood pressure along with quite a few other issues as well and I would say I that have gone through 8 or maybe 10 different C&P medical exams at different VA contracted medical facilities over the 10 year life of my claim.

I also submitted copies of my medical records to support my claim but the reality is that the VA much prefers to have original copies of medical records sent directly to them from your medical provider (if not part of your military records). I had to submit a notarized release of medical records to the VA on more than one occasion during the life of my claim.

Have you ever received (directly) any land based mail from the VA Evidence Intake Center in Janesville, WI acknowledging receipt of your claim or claim status reports of any kind?

It sounds like your claim may be stalled for some reason. VFW VOS reps come and go, it is possible that your rep is no longer there and either forgot or could not pass your torch for some reason or another? That happened to me during the 2nd year of my claim.

I would like to help you if I can Dick. I first would like to suggest that you give the VA a call at 1-800-827-1000 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET and inquire about your claim. If they can't help you they should know where you can get the help you need.

Good Luck in the pursuit of your claim.