user: Can you please explain what happens after a claim exam? I'm currently waiting for results, wondering about this.[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. After your VA claim exam, we'll review all the evidence in your file, assign your disability rating, and send you a decision notice a letter letting you know your disability rating.[NEWLINE]agent: Would you like to know how to get a copy of the final report from your exam?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, that'd be great![NEWLINE]agent: Simply contact your nearest VA regional benefit office, or call us at 800-827-1000 and request an appointment to view your file.[NEWLINE]user: Will do. So, how long will I have to wait for results?[NEWLINE]agent: This can vary. You can see the most recent estimate for the average number of days to complete a claim on our page.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Alright. Can you tell me what else happens after filing a claim?[NEWLINE]agent: Gladly. I could tell you how we assign severity ratings and how they affect your disability payments.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Well, I was wondering about something else. What happens after I file a disability benefits claim?[NEWLINE]agent: After you file your disability benefits claim, we may ask you to have a claim exam also known as a compensation and pension, or C&P, exam.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Yes. I've done that exam, so I guess I have already completed the next step. What exactly are you reviewing after the claim exam?