Ssdi Mental Exam Concerns

Summary

If your SSDI mental exam was rushed or incomplete, document the experience, contact the SSA, and consider consulting a disability advocate or attorney for further assistance.

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Hi Evan, thanks for reaching out. It looks like your message got cut off. Could you please provide more details about your situation? Specifically, what type of legal issue are you facing? This will help me provide more accurate information.
mental exam for my ssdi claim
Hi Evan, thanks for clarifying. Here are some general points about mental exams for SSDI claims in Missouri:
- **Purpose**: The exam assesses your mental health to determine disability benefits eligibility.
- **Preparation**: Bring medical records and be honest about symptoms.
- **Outcome**: Results are sent to the SSA for review.
Is there a specific concern or question you have about the process?
he didnt look at any of my records i brought
Hi Evan,
I'm sorry to hear that the examiner didn't look at your records. Here are some steps you can take:
- **Document**: Write down what happened during the exam, including the fact that your records were not reviewed.
- **Contact SSA**: Inform the Social Security Administration (SSA) about this issue.
- **Consult an Attorney**: Consider seeking legal advice for further assistance.
Do you have any other specific concerns or questions about this process?
he ask me mostly yes or no questions about symptoms
Hi Evan,
It sounds frustrating that the examiner didn't review your records and mainly asked yes or no questions. Here are a few steps you might consider:
- **Document**: Note all the questions asked and your responses.
- **Contact SSA**: Explain the situation and express your concerns.
- **Appeal**: If your claim is denied, you can appeal the decision.
Do you have any concerns about the next steps?
he said he didnt have much time and cut me off while i was trying to explain things buti have trouble comunicating
Hi Evan,
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Here are a few steps you might consider:
- **Document**: Write down everything that happened during the exam, including the examiner's behavior.
- **Contact SSA**: Inform the SSA about your concerns.
- **Seek Assistance**: Consider getting help from a disability advocate or attorney.
Is there anything specific you'd like to know about these steps?
when he was done he stoud up opened the door for me and said i did good
Hi Evan,
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Here are some steps you can take:
- **Document**: Write down all details of your exam, including the examiner's behavior.
- **Contact SSA**: Report your concerns about the exam.
- **Seek Assistance**: Consider consulting a disability advocate or attorney for further help.
Is there something specific you'd like to know or any other concerns you have about this process?