Just got home and am enjoying a late cup of coffee. I had to go to a VA C&P exam with a contract doctor. The VA screwed up with sending me to this exam. All I was seeking was the temporary convalescence rating while recuperating from my recent total knee replacement surgery. They had me down for an exam for a rating increase request on my knee. It was pretty funny going into the exam using a walker and failing all their range of motion exams. I couldn't even get on the exam table. The doctor agreed that somebody at the VA had screwed the pooch on this exam and just shook his head. But we played by their rules, and I showed up at the requested time and place for the dog and pony show. Hopefully they will have all this straightened out in a few days. So glad that I used my own insurance and doctor for this surgery. I know a lot of you guys have had good experiences with the VA, but I never have. Sorry, rant over.