Falls Psychology Services provides independent psychological evaluations for individuals pursuing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and for attorneys representing disability claimants.
These evaluations are conducted as structured clinical assessments and are distinct from therapeutic services. The purpose of the evaluation is to clarify diagnosis, assess severity, and analyze work-related functional capacity in accordance with Social Security Administration (SSA) criteria.
Disability determinations are made by the SSA. The role of the evaluating psychologist is to provide an objective clinical opinion supported by medical evidence and professional judgment.
A comprehensive SSDI psychological evaluation typically includes:
Evaluations address functional domains commonly considered by SSA, including:
When appropriate, the report may include analysis of sustained work capacity and the consistency of impairment over time.
SSDI determinations are based on whether an individual is capable of engaging in substantial gainful activity (SGA). The presence of a diagnosis alone does not establish disability under SSA criteria.
Evaluations focus on:
Opinions are formulated based on available evidence and clinical findings. No outcomes are guaranteed.
Attorney referrals are welcome.
For legal representatives, reports are prepared with attention to:
Record review-only services and rebuttal analyses of DDS findings are available when clinically appropriate.
A VA disability rating, including a 100% rating, does not automatically qualify an individual for SSDI.
The Department of Veterans Affairs assigns ratings based on service connection and degree of impairment.
The Social Security Administration evaluates whether an individual can sustain substantial gainful employment, regardless of service connection.
An SSDI evaluation focuses specifically on work-related functional capacity under SSA standards.
Independent SSDI evaluations do not include:
These services are conducted as objective clinical assessments in accordance with professional ethical standards.
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