Forensic Clinical Psychologist ; Neuropsychology and Expert Witness in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and 43 PsyPact States

Moonlight Psychological Services Provides Comprehensive Forensic Psychological Evaluation and Expert Testimony

Dr. Ted Green at Moonlight Psychological Services provides independent, litigation‑ready forensic neuropsychological evaluations, IMEs, and expert witness services across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and 43 PsyPact states.

Evaluations integrate comprehensive record review, standardized neuropsychological testing, collateral data, and transparent methodology. Reports emphasize scientific rigor, clear reasoning, and neutral, defensible conclusions suitable for attorneys, insurers, and courts.

Dr. Green is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in neuropsychology; 14 years of experience conducting comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. He is licensed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and PSYPACT states.

Dr. Green trained at multiple VA Medical Centers and participated in weekly clinical meetings at the National Center for PTSD in White River Junction, Vermont, establishing deep expertise in PTSD, trauma‑related disorders, and veterans’ disability evaluations.

He currently practices at Tufts Medical Center and serves on the faculty at Tufts University School of Medicine, where he teaches psychiatry residents and psychology trainees in neuropsychological assessment, psychological testing, psychotherapy, and clinical hypnosis. He also directs a medical hypnosis clinic and supervises multiple trainees in neuropsychological assessment.

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What Is a Forensic Neuropsychological Expert Witness?

A forensic neuropsychological expert witness evaluates cognitive, psychological, and functional abilities in the context of legal questions. The role includes independent assessment, interpretation of test data, integration of medical and psychosocial information, and clear communication of findings in written reports, deposition, and testimony. The focus is neutrality, methodological transparency, and adherence to peer‑reviewed standards.

Types of Cases Evaluated

  • Civil litigation involving alleged cognitive or psychological injury

  • Personal injury and mTBI/concussion claims

  • Disability evaluations (private, ERISA, SSDI)

  • Fitness for duty and occupational cases

  • Administrative hearings

  • Record review and consultation for complex cases

  • Questions involving effort, exaggeration, or malingering

  • Pre‑existing conditions and differential diagnosis

Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)

Evaluations include:

  • Comprehensive record review

  • Standardized neuropsychological testing

  • Performance and symptom validity measures

  • Behavioral observations

  • Collateral information when available

  • Integration of medical, psychological, and contextual factors

  • Clear, attorney‑facing explanations of findings

Reports are written to withstand deposition and cross‑examination, with explicit reasoning, transparent methodology, and clear limitations.

mTBI and Concussion Evaluations

  • Acute and delayed evaluations

  • Clarification of injury severity

  • Expected vs. atypical recovery patterns

  • Differential diagnosis (psychiatric, developmental, medical, contextual)

  • Assessment of functional impact

  • Integration of current research, including variability in chronic post‑concussive presentations

Validity and Effort Testing

All evaluations include performance and symptom validity measures to determine the reliability of test data. These findings are integrated into conclusions and explained in clear, attorney‑facing language. Validity testing is essential in forensic contexts to ensure that interpretations are based on accurate and interpretable data.

What Attorneys Can Expect

  • Neutral, independent evaluations

  • Clear, structured reports

  • Transparent methodology

  • Evidence‑based conclusions

  • Explicit limitations

  • Timely communication

  • Litigation‑ready documentation

  • Availability for deposition and testimony

Records Needed for Evaluation

  • Medical records (primary care, neurology, psychiatry)

  • Imaging reports

  • Prior psychological or neuropsychological evaluations

  • School or employment records

  • Deposition transcripts

  • Police/incident reports

  • Collateral statements when available

Comprehensive records improve accuracy and reduce ambiguity in complex cases.

Service Area

Expert witness and IME services are available throughout:

Dr. Green’s combined expertise in hypnosis, suggestibility, and cognitive assessment positions him as an expert in cases involving false memories, undue influence, will contests, capacity evaluations, and psychological harm. His neuropsychological background allows him to evaluate complex presentations involving traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, somatic symptom disorder, conversion disorder, ADHD, and functional cognitive impairment.

He also conducts disability evaluations, personal injury assessments, and consultations with insurance companies regarding medical necessity and prior authorization for neuropsychological testing. Dr. Green regularly evaluates individuals with chronic pain conditions, including pain catastrophizing, somatic symptom presentations, and functional neurological symptoms, integrating psychological and neurocognitive findings to clarify diagnosis and impairment.

  • I offer comprehensive evaluations that integrate clinical interviews, psychometric testing, and collateral record review. Areas include:

    • Independent psychological evaluations (IME/forensic)

    • Neuropsychological assessment and cognitive functioning

    • Differential diagnosis (PTSD vs. TBI vs. mood/anxiety disorders)

    • Symptom validity and malingering assessment

    • Personality assessment (e.g., MCMI‑IV, MMPI‑3)

    • Functional impairment and disability analysis

  • I specialize in trauma‑related psychological conditions, including:

    • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis and causation

    • Military trauma and service‑related stressor evaluation

    • Pre‑existing conditions vs. service‑connected onset

    • Acute Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, and complex trauma

    • Impact of trauma on occupational, social, and daily functioning

    • Evidence‑based assessment using validated psychometric instruments

  • With formal training in the VA system and extensive experience evaluating veterans, I provide:

    • Nexus opinions for VA disability claims

    • Service connection evaluations (direct, secondary, aggravation)

    • Review and rebuttal of VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations

    • Expert reports for Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) hearings

    • Clarification of diagnostic accuracy and symptom progression

    • Objective testing to support or refute PTSD and related diagnoses

  • I provide expert evaluation and testimony in civil and administrative cases involving:

    • Emotional distress and psychological damages

    • Personal injury and trauma‑related impairment

    • Workplace stress, harassment, and discrimination

    • Fitness for duty and occupational functioning

    • Disability determination (short‑term, long‑term, SSDI)

    • Standard of care in psychological assessment and treatment

  • Drawing from clinical, academic, and supervisory roles, I also offer expertise in:

    • Clinical hypnosis and applications in treatment

    • Time‑Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)

    • Evidence‑based trauma treatment standards of care

    • Interpretation of complex neuropsychological test profiles

    • Professional negligence involving psychological assessment

Services Offered

    • Comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations

    • PTSD and trauma‑related diagnostic assessments

    • Symptom validity and malingering analysis

    • Record review and case consultation

    • Clear, structured, and defensible expert witness reports

    • Nexus letters for VA disability appeals

    • Rebuttal reports addressing opposing expert opinions

    • Written opinions grounded in objective data and established standards

    • Deposition and courtroom testimony

    • Administrative hearings (including VA/BVA)

    • Clear, confident, and evidence‑based communication of findings

Approach & Philosophy

Objectivity

Opinions based solely on evidence and standardized assessment.

Clarity

Reports written in plain language that withstand legal scrutiny.

Scientific Rigor

Use of validated psychometric tools and DSM‑5 criteria.

Professional Ethics

Adherence to APA and specialty‑specific forensic guidelines.