Need a Psychological Evaluation? Call Dr. Foster
575-323-0341 -
Need a Psychological Evaluation? Call Dr. Foster 575-323-0341 -
Military Entrance Medical Waiver Evaluations
Independent psychological evaluations to support MEPS waiver packages for applicants with a psychological history flag
When a psychological history stands between you and military service, you need an evaluator who understands both sides — the clinical picture and the standard the military is applying. Dr. Elaine Foster provides independent psychological evaluations for applicants who have been flagged by MEPS, denied under a psychological accession standard, or are preparing a waiver package with their recruiter.
This service is designed for:
Applicants who have a documented psychological history — a past diagnosis, hospitalization, or treatment episode — and need an independent evaluation to support a waiver request.
Parents and families trying to understand what a childhood diagnosis means for their now-adult child's ability to serve, and what the evaluation process actually involves.
Recruiters who need a reliable, fast-turnaround evaluator for applicants facing a psychological disqualification, and want a partner who explains outcomes honestly rather than promising results.
What this service is:
A thorough, independent psychological evaluation — a clinical interview, a full review of your psychiatric and developmental history, and objective psychological testing when indicated — resulting in a written report addressing your current psychological functioning, stability, and the specific medical standard your case involves.
What this service is not:
This is not psychotherapy, and it is not legal advocacy. I do not represent you to MEPS, the recruiter, or the waiver authority — you do. I do not decide whether a waiver is granted; that determination rests with the Military Department, not with me. And I will not tell you what you want to hear if the record doesn't support it — an honest, credible opinion protects you more than a favorable one that won't survive scrutiny.
I’m a retired military psychologist who has conducted hundreds of security clearance evaluations, commander-directed mental health evaluations, and fitness-for-duty exams over 30 years.
Some conditions, including bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and a history of psychiatric hospitalization, are specifically disqualifying under current accession standards. Although a waiver may technically be considered in some circumstances, these histories generally warrant a cautious prognosis because waiver approval may be considerably more difficult. If I don't think an independent evaluation will help your case, I'll say so before you spend the money. If I think I can help, I'll tell you that too.
Schedule
Request an appointment by phone: 575-323-0341 or email: info@psyconops.com.
3. Testing and Interview
A secure video appointment. May include objective psychological testing such as the MMPI, PAI or other questionnaires depending on the referral question. Plan for about 2 hours.
2. Fill Out Forms
A comprehensive intake form arrives in your email by secure link.
Report and Your Decision to Submit
You receive the completed report. You decide whether to submit it to your recruiter, MEPS, or the waiver authority — it is not released without your written permission.
About Dr. Elaine Orabona Foster, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Elaine Foster is a board-certified (ABPP) clinical andprescribing psychologist with over 30 years of experience evaluating security professionals, military service members, and veterans.
She served 25 years as a U.S. Air Force psychologist (Lt. Col., retired), conducting security clearance evaluations and thousands of psychological assessments where decisions had to be made and the paperwork mattered.
She is licensed in New Mexico (License #1197) and Texas (License #40743), and holds prescribing authority in New Mexico (PS-RXP #0021). Her approach is direct and respectful. She knows you came to get back to work, and her job is to give you a fair, thorough, and timely evaluation.
FAQs
Does MEPS accept evaluations from a civilian psychologist?
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MEPS and the waiver authority make the final determination on what evidence they'll consider. An independent evaluation is one piece of a waiver package, generally submitted alongside your treatment records and your recruiter's request — it does not replace the MEPS process.
Is every psychological history waiverable?
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No. Under current DoD accession standards (DoDI 6130.03), some conditions — including a bipolar disorder diagnosis, a psychotic disorder, or a history of psychiatric hospitalization — are treated as close to categorically disqualifying, with little to no discretionary waiver path. I'll tell you directly during our first conversation if your history falls into this category, before you spend money on a full evaluation.
Will you guarantee my waiver gets approved?
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No evaluator can guarantee that, and you should be skeptical of anyone who does. The Military Department — not me — makes the waiver decision. What I can guarantee is an honest, thorough, and professionally defensible evaluation.
What if the evaluation doesn't support a waiver?
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You are under no obligation to submit the report to anyone. The report is yours; you control whether it goes forward.
How long does the process take?
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Most applicants complete the intake questionnaire, testing, and interview within one appointment window of about 2 hours. Report turnaround depends on the complexity of your history and how much record review is involved.
Can my recruiter or parent be involved?
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Your recruiter can provide referral context and any MEPS documentation. If you're currently under 18, a parent or guardian provides consent as legally required. If you're an adult with a childhood diagnosis, you control your own consent — a parent can contribute background information only if you separately authorize that.
Why do you need my records?
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Records carry more weight than memory alone — for you and for me. A waiver evaluation is judged on documented evidence, not just self-report, so hospital discharge summaries, treating provider records, and school records let me verify dates, diagnoses, and treatment history rather than relying on recall of things that may have happened years ago. This works in your favor: a well-documented, consistent history is far more credible to a waiver reviewer than an evaluation built on gaps I can't confirm. If you don't have everything, that's normal — we'll identify what's missing and, where possible, request it before the report is finalized.
What makes you different from another evaluator?
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I'm a retired military psychologist, and I've conducted nearly every type of military evaluation there is — Commander-Directed Mental Health Evaluations, Medical Evaluation Boards, Sanity Boards, security clearance evaluations, and fitness-for-duty exams.
I understand both the clinical side and the standards the military is actually applying, because I spent a career applying them myself.
I price my evaluations reasonably (between $500 and $1000) depending on how much history must be documented and if psychological testing is required. I want to support the military community, not price people out of getting an honest opinion. And I will tell you directly whether I think your history supports a waiver — including when it doesn't — because a candid opinion serves you better than one that only tells you what you want to hear.
Ready to schedule your evaluation?
Set Up Recruiter Scheduling
If you routinely refer applicants for psychological waiver evaluations, PsyConOps offers dedicated scheduling so your candidates move through the process quickly and your packages don't stall waiting on an evaluator.
I work directly with recruiters and station commanders to keep turnaround fast without cutting corners on the evaluation itself.
For more information, email: info@psyconops.com / call: 575-323-0341