Frequently Asked Questions
What it is and what it’s for
It is a document prepared by an expert neuropsychologist that evaluates a person’s cognitive functions (memory, attention, language, executive functions, etc.). The report describes impairments, their severity, their relationship to brain damage or other causes, and answers legal or administrative questions.
It is requested in cases such as disabilities, dementia, assessment of damages from brain or tumor accidents, work accidents, traffic accidents, disputes over wills or legal competence, and serious mood disorders with a brain basis, among others.
It can be requested by an individual, a lawyer, a judge, an insurance company, the occupational health service, or the family in certain legal proceedings. The important thing is that whoever requests it clearly explains its purpose and intended use.
How it is done
Standardized tests of memory, attention, language, executive functions, processing speed, etc. are used. Medical history is also reviewed, brain imaging is performed if available, interviews are conducted with family members or caregivers, and emotional and behavioral status is assessed.
It depends on the complexity of the case. Direct assessment can take 3-8 hours, plus time for analysis, report writing, and discussion. In very complex cases, it may take longer.
The price varies depending on the length of the report, the number of tests required, travel expenses, urgency, etc. A quote is always provided before starting. Financing or payment plans are sometimes available depending on the case.
No. The tests are non-invasive; they are conducted through written or oral tests during an interview with the professional. There is no physical pain or brain damage. They may be mentally tiring, but the pace is adapted to the individual case.
Yes. There are cases where focused or shorter assessments are carried out if the problem is clear and limited. But to obtain a complete expert report, a comprehensive assessment is ideal.
Personal data, test results, and interviews are protected. They are only shared with those you choose or as required by law.
Legal value and utility
Yes. A neuropsychological expert report can be used in trials or legal proceedings to demonstrate legal capacity or incapacity, for inheritance/wills, etc. But whoever uses it, such as a judge or other entity, will evaluate it along with other evidence.
Yes, neuropsychological expert reports are legally recognized and considered as specialized expert evidence, just like a forensic medical report. They help the judge to understand the situation of the person being evaluated clearly and objectively.
Yes. If you can prove that there is cognitive impairment or a real functional limitation, it can open the door to disability benefits, compensation for accidents or wrongful termination, public assistance, pensions, etc. It can also protect your assets (wills, legal decisions) from future challenges.
Specific cases
Yes. The report can help confirm a diagnosis, measure the degree of cognitive impairment, assess functional capacity, and be used for legal procedures or care planning.
It assesses cognitive and behavioral sequelae that may not be evident with images alone, helps to determine the degree of damage, expected recovery, intervention, and is useful for legal or labor claims.
In these cases it is used to demonstrate how cognitive and/or behavioral function is affected, whether there is a decrease in the ability to work or perform certain tasks, and to support claims for compensation or social security.
It allows for objective data to demonstrate how cognitive impairments (memory, attention, mental speed, etc.) and/or altered behavioral state (depression, anxiety, apathy, etc.) prevent the worker from performing their usual duties. This provides the judge and/or the mutual insurance company with a scientific basis for granting partial or total disability benefits and, therefore, access to financial benefits or pensions.
Yes. It assesses whether the traumatic brain injury or brain damage has resulted in cognitive impairments that affect work or daily life. This objective information helps support compensation claims and determine the amount of damages suffered, making it easier for the judge to understand the magnitude of the impact.
Yes. Often, cognitive impairments are not visible in imaging tests or medical reports, but they can seriously affect work or personal life. A neuropsychological report allows these impairments to be documented and used to support claims with insurance companies, mutual insurance providers, or courts, increasing the chances of obtaining compensation.
Yes. The report establishes whether or not the person retains the cognitive capacity to make valid legal decisions. This provides the judge with a solid foundation and protects the person being evaluated from contested decisions, as well as the family from future legal conflicts.
Yes. A person’s cognitive capacity at the time they signed the document can be retrospectively assessed to support or challenge its legal validity. This is crucial in inheritance or property sale cases when cognitive impairment, dementia, or manipulation is suspected.
If there are serious impairments that interfere with the ability to work, organize oneself, or take care of oneself, the neuropsychological report can demonstrate the existence of a real and measurable functional impairment, which may facilitate access to sick leave, work adaptations, or financial aid.
Contact and selection of the professional
You can contact us via web form, email, or phone. You will be asked to provide your medical history, the reason for your request, any previous reports, and a date will be scheduled for your evaluation.
Because I have specific experience in forensic neuropsychology, clinical and legal evaluation, clear reports, professional treatment, judicial recognition if appropriate, and commitment to fair and well-founded assessment.