A Phoenix psychologist who says he’s conducted thousands of disability evaluations for veterans is calling for changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ disability examination process, including stronger quality oversight, more specialized training for examiners and better preparation for veterans before their appointments.
Dr. Yisroel Loeb, CEO of Empower Mental Health, traveled to Washington, D.C., in September to meet with congressional offices, staff members and veterans’ organizations to discuss potential improvements to the compensation and pension (C&P) examination process.
Loeb said his recommendations are informed by more than 6,000 veteran evaluations he has personally conducted. He said providers with Empower Mental Health evaluate more than 4,000 veterans each month, with the organization operating in all 50 states…