QTC / VES / LHI
VA Terminology Definition
Plain English Definition
Private contractor companies that perform C&P exams on behalf of the VA. Most C&P exams are done by these contractors, not VA employees.
Why This Matters
About 93% of C&P exams are performed by contractors. QTC, VES (Veterans Evaluation Services), and LHI are the major contractors. The quality varies by individual examiner, not by company.
Example
After filing your claim, you receive a letter from VES (not the VA directly) scheduling your C&P exam at a local medical office staffed by contract examiners.