Mmpi And Other Psych Tests

[Mikemmlj]

I have my initial C+P on July 31, do they normally give psych tests like MMPI or is it just an interview? Nervous here folks.

[john999]

Using the MMPI and other tests would be too expensive and too objective. The VA just likes to fly cheap and by the seat of their pants. They use a checklist for PTSD. This is a very invalid way to do psychological evaluations because it is obvious. The MMPI has obvious and less obvious measures for things like PTSD. The MMPI would also show other indications of emotional illness which the VA might have to address. Better for them to just use a checklist and look only for what you indicate you think is the problem. About 43 years ago the VA actually gave me some standardized testing including the ink blot test. This was when I just went in for an evaluation and not a C&P exam. For the C&P they just asked me a few questions and gave their impressions.

[Mikemmlj]

OK I was anxious to get the interview date, now I'm anxious waiting for the interview.