ABOUT DR. BELL
Independent psychological evaluations for VA mental health claims.
Dr. Bell is a licensed psychologist with experience across the VA disability exam system. He has completed more than 10,000 veteran mental health evaluations.
01 / EXPERIENCE
Clinical experience across the VA disability exam system.
Dr. Bell spent more than six years as a VA C&P psychologist. He then spent eight years conducting exams for a VA prime contractor. He now leads an independent private practice focused on VA mental health claims.
Across these settings, he has completed more than 10,000 mental health evaluations. The veterans he has met served in every military branch. Their service spans World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the post-9/11 era.
VA exam experience
More than six years as a VA C&P psychologist and eight years conducting exams for a VA prime contractor.
10,000+ evaluations
Mental health evaluations with veterans from every military branch and many eras of service.
Scientist-practitioner
Four years as a psychology professor, with training in clinical care, testing, and research.
Direct work with Dr. Bell
Dr. Bell reviews your records, meets with you, and writes every report he signs.
02 / APPROACH
Clinical judgment backed by clear reasoning.
Before VA exam work, Dr. Bell served for four years as a university psychology professor. He was trained as a scientist-practitioner. That means he uses both clinical skill and research when he studies a question.
He brings together your history, records, interview, test results when useful, and related peer-reviewed research. The goal is a clear answer that shows how the facts and clinical findings fit.
03 / MILITARY FAMILIARITY
A long view of military life.
Dr. Bell grew up in a career military family and spent 18 years as an active-duty dependent. He lived in Air Force, Navy, and Army communities, including overseas.
That is not the same as serving in uniform. It did give him early experience with military culture, frequent moves, and the ways service can affect family life.