Key takeaways
An IME file should connect the appointment notice, accurate medical history, actual job duties, and the final report.
Records to organize
- IME notice
- Treating records and tests
- Job description
- IME report and current restrictions
Questions to verify
- Does the report state the history accurately?
- Were the real job duties considered?
- What findings differ from treating records?
- What state process addresses the dispute?
Official-source rule
Use the responsible state or federal workers’ compensation agency for current deadlines, forms, benefit rules, medical procedure, and hearing instructions.
Use this page with the claim documents
Start with the newest written notice, the current medical restriction, the payment history, and the job record connected to the issue. Write down what the document says, which fact is disputed, and which procedure or deadline must be verified. State and federal workers’ compensation programs can use different forms and review paths, so confirm the current rule with the responsible agency or a licensed attorney before acting.