Fee Schedule
Independent Psychological Evaluation Services
All independent evaluation services are private pay and are distinct from therapeutic services. Fees reflect the time-intensive nature of structured clinical interview, comprehensive record review, diagnostic clarification, functional capacity analysis, and formal report preparation.
Fees are not contingent upon disability determination or rating outcome.
VA Services
As a Veteran-owned and operated practice, Falls Psychology Services is committed to supporting fellow Veterans by offering accessible evaluation pricing.
Initial Consultation / Records Screening
Covers professional time spent reviewing records and evaluating claim viability. If the case is accepted, the consultation fee will be applied toward the final report fee.
$150
Tier I Standard Nexus Package
Includes:
- clinical consultation
- preliminary records review
- diagnostic discussion
- review of current ratings/claims
- guidance regarding potential nexus theories
- verbal feedback regarding claim strengths and weaknesses
- comprehensive interview
- forensic records review
- nexus opinion letter*
- DSM-5-TR diagnostic formulation
- VA-compliant medical rationale
- occupational/social impairment discussion
*Package includes either a nexus opinion letter or a rate increase letter—whichever is most appropriate for the claim situation.
Starting at $500
VA Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ)
Structured interview for specific psychological condition
$300
Tier II Appeals / Rebuttal / Higher Level Review (HLR) Package
Includes:
- detailed review of VA denial rationale
- point-by-point rebuttal analysis
- occupational/social severity clarification
- extensive forensic interview
- longitudinal records synthesis
- DBQ-consistent symptom discussion
- literature-supported counteranalysis
Starting at $750
Record Review & Nexus Opinion (When Interview Not Required)
Written medical opinion based on available documentation.
Starting at $450
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Services
Comprehensive Psychological Disability Evaluation
Includes structured interview, extensive record review, SSA-aligned functional analysis, and formal written report.
Starting at $1000
Record Review & Narrative Opinion (No Interview)
Review of medical and mental health records with written functional capacity analysis.
Starting at $450
Mental Residual Functional Capacity (MRFC) Assessment
Completion of MRFC form with supporting narrative rationale.
$1000
Rebuttal Analysis of Disability Determination Services (DDS) Findings
Structured review and written opinion addressing prior disability determinations.
Starting at $1000
Expert Testimony
Available for administrative hearings and legal proceedings, as appropriate.
$400 per hour (2-hour minimum)
Travel time billed at hourly rate when applicable.
Payment Policies
A 50% retainer is required prior to initiation of record review.
The remaining balance is due prior to release of the final written report.
Reports are not released until payment is received in full.
