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To become a certified Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical examiner under 49 CFR 390.123, a person must meet the following practical requirements:
1. Profession: Be an advanced practice nurse, doctor of chiropractic, doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant, or another medical professional employed by the VA.
2. Licensing: Be licensed, certified, or registered in a State to perform physical examinations.
3. Registration: Register on the National Registry website to receive a National Registry number *before* taking the required training.
4. Training: Complete the specific training program to become familiar with FMCSA's physical standards and requirements for commercial motor vehicle operators.
5. Testing: Pass the FMCSA medical examiner certification test and have that test information forwarded to FMCSA.
6. History: Never have been found to act fraudulently regarding any commercial motor vehicle operator certification (including fraudulently awarding a medical certificate).
Additionally, to renew that certification, the examiner must continue to meet the professional and state licensing/certification requirements and complete the additional training and testing required by § 390.131(a)(5).