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How to Prepare for a Mental Health Evaluation (Telehealth)

Talking about your worst days is hard. But in a mental health evaluation, you must be honest about your worst days, not your "average" days.

Reviewed by TYFYS Editorial Team Updated April 13, 2026 National VA claim strategy and evidence guidance

Talking about your worst days is hard. But in a mental health evaluation, you must be honest about your worst days, not your "average" days.

If you tell the doctor "I'm doing okay," they will write "doing okay" and rate you 0% or 10%. We guide our veterans on how to honestly articulate their occupational and social impairment so the doctor understands the true impact of PTSD or depression on their livelihood.

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