Psychological Evaluations

Service Description

An Independent Psychological Examination (IPE) is a thorough, objective mental health evaluation conducted by a licensed psychologist outside the VA system. These exams are often used to support or appeal a VA disability claim—especially for conditions like PTSD, depression, anxiety, or other service-related mental disorders. What to Expect A comprehensive clinical interview, including a review of your personal, medical, and military history. Standardized psychological testing, as needed. A careful review of your VA records and prior C&P exam reports. What you will receive: An independent medical opinion that includes: Diagnosis (if applicable) Discussion of symptom severity and functional impairment Analysis of service connection or aggravation Rebuttal of any flawed or incomplete VA opinions (when relevant) Why Choose an IPE? Unlike VA exams, IPEs are not bound by government or contractor guidelines. This allows for: More in-depth evaluation Unbiased, independent medical judgment Clear, well-supported reports that can strengthen your claim IPEs are especially valuable if your original claim was denied or if the VA’s evaluation was incomplete or inaccurate. **Please note I cannot guarantee an outcome of any kind. The cost of services includes a comprehensive interview, record review, and the production of a written psychological evaluation totaling 2-3 hours of work time outside the direct interview. Diagnoses related to learning disorder, intellectual disability, autism, and neurocognitive impairment are outside the scope of these evaluations. Please email or call with any questions. ** This service is available to veterans in the following 41 states: Alabama Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Colorado Delaware District of Columbia Georgia Florida Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming