Mental Consultative Exams

Mental Evaluation for Social Security Disability and SSI

An overview of psychiatric and mental consultative exams.

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.

How Do You Pass a Social Security Mental Exam?

It  is unlikely that you can "fool" the mental health examiner who administers the examination.

Give Your Best Effort at Social Security Disability Psychological Testing

 If Social Security thinks you are trying to control the results of the testing, your claim may be denied.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits

Nolo's book covers consultative exams and how Social Security evaluates the various types of mental illnesses.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

Nolo's book covers all of the benefits available to those dealing with chronic mental illnesses including disability benefits and Medicare.