One-Time Evaluations
Desert Wise clinicians are experienced in a variety of one-time evaluations for adults, particularly those that pertain to:
- Nexus assessment and nexus letters for VA claims
- Private DBQs for VA mental health claims
- Fitness for duty (DoD/MEPS, FAA, Medical Boards, Board of Bar Examiners, etc.)
- Clearance suitability
- Occupational functioning/suitability/fitness/retainability
- Disciplinary actions from professional boards
- Assessment of impaired providers
- Assessment of suitability for special positions
- Diagnostic evaluations
- Assessment of prognosis
- Second opinions
- Private disability assessment (VA, OPM/federal, SSDI)
- Capacity to manage financial affairs
- DoD MEBs (primary or secondary evaluation)
- DoD/VA TDRLs
- Sentencing mitigation (military/trauma cases)
- Civil litigation (military/trauma cases)
- Injury impact assessments
- Needs assessments for educational or occupational accommodations
- Spinal stimulator readiness
- Bariatric surgery readiness
- Posthumous case reviews
Dr. Henrie, Desert Wise’s Clinical Director, has many years of experience conducting compensation and pension exams (C&P) for the VA, fitness for duty examinations (e.g., DoD, UNM-H), OPM disability assessments, security clearance evaluations (e.g., DCSA), etc. and trains Desert Wise clinicians in the related processes, standards, ethics, and laws.
Individuals seeking evaluations can opt to be evaluated by Dr. Henrie or another Desert Wise clinician. For those selecting the latter, Dr. Henrie reviews and co-signs all evaluations – ensuring quality and providing concurrence from a doctoral-level provider.
**COMING SOON** Desert Wise clinicians are currently in the process of developing competency to provide adult autism and ADHD evaluations. Once these evaluations are available, our website will be updated.
Payment and Fees
An insurance company’s willingness to cover these evaluations varies from one insurance to the next, as well as one situation to the next. Individuals seeking one-time evaluations are responsible for checking with their insurance company and understanding their out-of-pocket responsibilities.
In accordance with ethical, legal, and industry standards, fees paid are for the evaluation service and qualified medical opinion. We cannot guarantee specific diagnoses or other clinical conclusions, and payment is not contingent upon a specific outcome.
Payment is due, in full, prior to receipt of the final letter, report, or other evaluation product.
Process
If you wish to be seen for a one-time evaluation, contact Desert Wise at our main number or via our contact page.
Due to the length of time required to complete evaluative write-ups, all examinees are urged to schedule and complete their evaluation well before any related deadlines.
We offer both in-person and virtual evaluation options – except in limited cases that require in-person testing.
You will be provided the required paperwork by administrative staff – who will also schedule you for your evaluation. Your paperwork must be completed in advance. You are expected to arrive at your evaluation appointment at its scheduled start time to ensure your evaluator has sufficient time to complete the evaluation.
You must bring any relevant mental health records and/or other documentation you wish to have considered in your evaluation. If your evaluation pertains to specific information not readily available to the general public, bring a copy of this information to your evaluation. (Note: Desert Wise evaluators are competent at acquiring DoD- and other federal-related guidance and standards.)
Our clinicians will give you full and ample opportunity to provide all relevant information (i.e., both verbal and written) and guarantee an objective examination and report.
For all individuals self-referring for an evaluation, the final letter, report, or other evaluation product remains your sole property and will not be provided to any other party without your written consent.
Please reach out to our administrative staff with any additional questions or concerns.