When looking to secure long term disability (“LTD”) benefits, you may consider undergoing a neuropsychological evaluation to support your claim. A neuropsychological evaluation can be valuable evidence of your condition by offering a detailed and objective analysis of your cognitive functions, which can be affected by various medical conditions, injuries, or psychiatric disorders. However, how insurers interpret these results can significantly impact the outcome of your claim.
Below we’ll discuss the importance of validity measures in neuropsychological evaluations and the tactics some disability insurers use to challenge these assessments.