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The Medical Exam or Consultative Exam for Social Security Disability
The who, what, and why of medical exams for Social Security disability.
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What to Watch Out for at Social Security Medical Exams
The Social Security medical exam: rude, quick, and usually not helpful.
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Types of Social Security Disability Mental Exams
You may be sent to a mental exam for a full psychiatric evaluation, a brief mental status check, or a cognitive assessment.
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After a Social Security Consultative Exam, How Long Does it Take for a Decision?
When you'll get your disability decision depends on how quickly the doctor submits the report and what the results are.
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Should You Trust the Social Security Disability Doctor?
Exams will vary by doctor, but it's generally a good idea to be wary during a medical exam for Social Security.
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What Happens if You Don't Go to a Social Security Doctor's Appointment?
Generally, a state disability agency (usually known as DDS or disability determination services) does not schedule a consultative doctors appointment unless an individual has no current medical treatment, or the medical treatment sources in the file do not provide enough information
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What Happens During and After a Physical Exam for Social Security Disability or SSI?
Consultative examinations are requested by Social Security disability claims examiners only when the information provided by a claimant’s own treating doctors is inadequate for determining if the claimant is disabled.
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Why Is Social Security Sending Me for Mental Testing?
If there is any indication of present or past depression or other mental illness in your file, you may be set to a mental exam.
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How Do You Pass a Social Security Mental Exam?
It is unlikely that you can "fool" the mental health examiner who administers the examination.