Authorization for Surgery for an approved injury
Authorization for surgery or any treatment is not a sure thing. Authorization for surgery or any treatment is not a
Authorization for surgery or any treatment is not a sure thing. Authorization for surgery or any treatment is not a
This may be one of the best decisions explaining how the AMA Guides 6th Edition work. When two examining physicians
Words are important. Words such as: “can”, “could”, “more likely”, “in my medical opinion”, are not sufficient to establish causal
When a pre-existing condition becomes disabling because of a work related incident, the resulting disability is compensable regardless of the
Upper or lower extremity impairments caused by neck or low back injuries must strictly comply with the July/August 2009 newsletter.
The description of the incident must be consistent in all of the records. If the employer has one version of
This has become a more frequent method of employment. A couple of years ago, I presented a paper on this
Very few of my clients have this problem. I try to make it very clear that a claimant receiving Federal
FAQ – What happens if my physician and the second opinion physician disagree? If your physician and the second opinion
Can OWCP suspend compensation if I miss a physical examination? Yes, failure to submit to an OWCP ordered physical examination