SSDI question When Social Security Disability asks for a mental exam?

United States
March 4, 2009 3:10pm CST
My husband is in the process of seeking SSDI and he completed the physical exam now he will be going for the mental exam. What kind of questions will they ask him at the mental exam? Do they do an psychological evaluation? Will the appointment be long? What kind of tests do they do?
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michaeldadona
@michaeldadona (5684)
• Malaysia
4 Mar 09
I hope experienced friends here will tell you what they have had on their own experiences regarding this matter. What I can contribute here is only one reading article which tell you about the category of exams involved in SSDI and what you need to know about MENTAL STSTUS EXAM(MSE) also included in this article with lucid explanation and types of question that will be asked; Here the link; http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/dnewsblog/2008/11/social-security-disability-mental-exam.html
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moneymommy
@moneymommy (3418)
• United States
5 Mar 09
The link was very imformative thank you!
michaeldadona
@michaeldadona (5684)
• Malaysia
5 Mar 09
My deep pray your husband will pass the MSE exam and his application for SSDI will be approved in future. You can communicate with the blog writer/owner because she is one of the food stamp's staff and ex-SSDI staff. Thanks for the "BR", wish you the best of luck, look and your life continued success.
winterose
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
5 Mar 09
well I am in canada so I really do not know what they would ask I know I had an interview over the found and the asked questions like am I depressed, do I have any friends and do I have people I can talk too.
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moneymommy
@moneymommy (3418)
• United States
5 Mar 09
My husband wanted me to ask the question. I guess hes curious about whats going to go on since he hasnt had this test before.
deebomb
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
5 Mar 09
Back when I applied for SSDI back in 1980 because of juvenile arthritis they didn't have me get a mental exam. and when I had to reapply about 3 years I didn't have to do any thing but have my knee ex rayed. What is your husband's disability? That might have something to do with having a mental exam.
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ANTIQUELADY
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
4 Mar 09
i believe u are repeating your discussions.
savypat
@savypat (20216)
• United States
4 Mar 09
Won't the Social Security answer your questions? I haven't delt with them on a disability claim and they were helpful. But I never had to go for a mental exam. I didn't get the disability, but I tried. Good Luck
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okkidokitokki
@okkidokitokki (1736)
• United States
4 Mar 09
They are checking to see if he is mentally stable. I do not remember how long it takes (my mom went through it), but if I remember correctly it is a verbal test, just talking. and maby a questionare. I wouldn't worry about it becasue the results will not hurt his chances for help (unless he is claming instability and is found to be just fine.)
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