Independent Psychological Evaluations for Veterans

Trauma-informed telehealth assessments conducted by a licensed mental health clinician.

Denise Hooks, MS, LPC

Masters of Science Licensed Professional Counselor. Providing trauma-informed telehealth assessments for veterans.

Disclaimer: This is an independent evaluation and does not guarantee a diagnosis.

The Process

What to Expect

01

Consultation Request

Complete the contact form to request additional information and scheduling availability.

02

Virtual Clinical Evaluation

One-time phone appointment, approximately 45–60 minutes. An independent clinical assessment conducted by a licensed mental health professional. This is not therapy and there is no ongoing relationship.

03

Assessment Review

Relevant behavioral health history and supporting documentation may be reviewed as part of the clinical assessment.

04

Receive Your Nexus Letter

Your nexus letter is drafted based on the clinical evaluation and delivered to you — and your servicing organization if applicable — within 7–10 business days. Formatted for direct submission with your VA disability claim.

The Basics

What Is a Nexus Letter?

A nexus letter is a formal clinical document from a licensed mental health professional that connects your PTSD/MST or Service related diagnosis to a specific event or events during your military service.

The VA requires documentation linking your condition to your service. Independent evaluations may help document the relationship between a diagnosed condition and military service when clinically appropriate

A nexus letter from an independent licensed clinician provides that connection in writing.

What You Receive

What Your Letter Includes

✓ DSM-5 PTSD diagnosis with documented clinical criteria

✓ Nexus statement written to the "at least as likely as not" VA standard

✓ Clinical rationale connecting your in-service events to your diagnosis

✓ Documentation of current functional impairment

✓ Clinician credentials, license number, and signature

✓ Documentation is prepared in a professional format that may be used as part of records submission process

Important: A nexus letter is issued only when the clinical evaluation supports a service-connected condition. If the evaluation does not establish a qualifying service connection, a letter will not be produced and no fee will be charged.

Get Started

Request Your Evaluation

Consultation requests are reviewed by our office to determine scheduling and clnical fit. Fees will be discussed prior to scheduling.

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No upfront payment required. Your information is confidential and used only to contact you about your assessment.

About Denise, MS,LPC

Denise Hooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing trauma-informed telehealth behavioral health services and independent psychological evaluations. For the last 7 years Denise has helped Veterans get the proper diagnosis, if they qualify, focusing on serviced related PTSD and MST.