Specialty 1: Psychology

Specialty 2: Disability Evaluations

Keywords/Search Terms: Services include an evaluation of all claimed conditions associated with mental health with a specialization in Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD), psychological consultation, psychological evaluations, Independent Medical Opinions (IMOs), thorough medical record review & expert nexus letters with the veteran population.

Medical School: Alliant International University

License(s): CA & OR

Years in Practice: 13

• 7 years performing IMEs
• 6,500 IMEs performed
• Deposed/Testified 0 times

Additional Information

Dr Metellus' background includes extensive experience with the Veteran's Benefit's Administration (VBA). She worked for approximately 5 years with VBA, both on the Federal and State levels, where she assisted veteran's with their disability claims. For the past 7 years, she's primarily worked as a contracted VA disability examiner. Given her experience, she is well-versed in the evaluation process and the specific needs of veterans when it comes to VA Disability Compensation. Former Veteran's Service Representative (VSR) for the Veteran's Benefit's Administration (VBA) Former California Department of Veteran Affairs (CALVET) Veteran's Service Officer (VSO) Bilingual English-Spanish.