tdiu Mental Exam -- Ssdi Implications... And Impact On Existing Va Rating

[Snake Eyes]

I had a mental exam for SSDI yesterday with the primary complaint being Generalized Anxiety Disorder and depression. The psychologist and I had a wide ranging conversation and I don't think she got in all the canned questions Social Security has on their forms.

As a result, she talked like she thought I was "over stressed" and had a "bruised ego from rejection" (jobs I lost or were downsized from) and so forth.

The SSDI claim has several medical conditions along with the GAD, and I have a physical exam next month.

What are the implications of Consultative Exams? Would they give more weight to the person who talks with you for an hour than say, a letter from Dr. Bash after he examined me and reviewed over 1,000 pages of my medical records? Dr. Bash's letter points out that I'm over 60 years old -- apparently because age is a factor Social Security considers when you come close but do not fully meet their disability guidelines for a given condition.

If she "diagnoses" stress and anger issues for Social Security, would that potentially cause a reversal of my GAD rating from the VA if I include SSDI as part of a TDIU claim?

[Snake Eyes]

Thanks for the replies. I'll have to see how it plays out. As a new claim within the six month window, it may be hard to find an attorney who will take the case.