Centralized Administrative Accounting Transaction System (CAATS). July 30, 2015 Change Date The examination request tools listed in this topic allow users to a. Tools Used for Requesting Examinations identify the examining facility location closest to the Veteran identify the DBQs for the claimed disabilities build the examination request, and enter the examination request to the VA or VA contract examination facility. Examination facilities designated to conduct exams are found in b. ERRA Tool the , integrated with the . The ERRA search results include information found for the facility routing location the routing location and exam list comments exam type details, and approximate distance (from the zip code inquiry). This tool is designed as a guide to assist in the routing of C&P Important: examination requests. VA usage of this tool is mandatory. When routing an examination requests, take into account any local agreements claimant preferences, or topography/driving concerns. The ERRA tool identifies if there is a local contract examination Note: facility available. A search for zip code 78550 produces the following statement: Example: According to the , ZIP code 78550 is associated with QTC. For more information on the ERRA tool, see . Reference: The allows users to search by a particular word, phrase, or diagnostic code c. Index of DBQ/Exams by (DC). Input information in the SEARCH CRITERIA text box, and the tool Disability Tool will generate suggested DBQs, DCs, and relevant legacy examination worksheets. The primary purpose of the (ERB) tool is to standardize the format for exam d. ERB Tool requests.
Centralized Administrative Accounting Transaction System (CAATS). Change Date July 30, 2015 a. Tools Used for Requesting Examinations The examination request tools listed in this topic allow users to identify the examining facility location closest to the Veteran identify the DBQs for the claimed disabilities build the examination request, and enter the examination request to the VA or VA contract examination facility. b. ERRA Tool Examination facilities designated to conduct exams are found in the , integrated with the . The ERRA search results include information found for the facility routing location the routing location and exam list comments exam type details, and approximate distance (from the zip code inquiry). Important: This tool is designed as a guide to assist in the routing of C&P examination requests. VA usage of this tool is mandatory. When routing an examination requests, take into account any local agreements claimant preferences, or topography/driving concerns. Note: The ERRA tool identifies if there is a local contract examination facility available. Example: A search for zip code 78550 produces the following statement: According to the , ZIP code 78550 is associated with QTC. Reference: For more information on the ERRA tool, see . c. Index of DBQ/Exams by Disability Tool The allows users to search by a particular word, phrase, or diagnostic code (DC). Input information in the SEARCH CRITERIA text box, and the tool will generate suggested DBQs, DCs, and relevant legacy examination worksheets. d. ERB Tool The primary purpose of the (ERB) tool is to standardize the format for exam requests.