Frank,

I am not sure about all instances when filing. But normally the exam is just par for the course. I had one. I have to admit the examiner was distant and aloof and kind of going through the motions. We talked and so forth and so on and I was a bit intimidated I guess. I took the tests too. But at the end of it he was very, very kind and just said, "Honey, you have a lot on your plate." Now, my mom drove me only because I had just had surgery and couldn't drive. And when I got outside I just busted out crying. That is not something I would normally do. She thought something had gone wrong or that my pain meds were affecting me. I told her no, I was just so struck by the short term memory loss. I really didn't realize it until I took those memorization tests. Anyway, it is not all that bad. Just be honest and what will be will be. I wish you the best of luck.