Use terms in context
Glossary pages explain words that may appear in notices, medical reports, settlement papers, hearing orders, or attorney fee agreements.
Before you rely on a page
- Find the term in your own document.
- Ask what the term changes in your claim.
- Check whether the term has a state-specific meaning.
- Keep the full document, not only the term.
Useful starting points
| Topic | Open |
|---|---|
| TTD | /glossary/ttd/ |
| MMI | /glossary/mmi/ |
| IME | /glossary/ime/ |
| Impairment rating | /glossary/impairment-rating/ |
When time is short
If a notice gives a deadline or hearing date, verify the next step through an official agency or licensed attorney before waiting for more reading.
Use the term in context
- Find the complete sentence where the term appears in your own notice or report.
- Identify who used it: the insurer, doctor, employer, agency, or lawyer.
- Ask what the term changes about treatment, benefits, proof, settlement, or procedure.
- Check whether the state or federal program gives the term a more specific definition.