This may be one of the best decisions explaining how the AMA Guides 6th Edition work. When two examining physicians have different findings, the claimant is entitled to a third impartial medical specialist exam.
This may be one of the best decisions explaining how the AMA Guides 6th Edition work. When two examining physicians have different findings, the claimant is entitled to a third impartial medical specialist exam. The District Medical Advisor (DMA) for OWCP cannot “pick and choose” his/her favorite report. A conflict is a conflict to be resolved by an Independent Medical Specialist (IME).
(see M.O. and Post Office November 21 2014; Docket 14-928.)