Impairment Assessments

What is an Impairment Assessment?

Once you are qualified, we assist by determining your impairment rating through an impairment assessment. An impairment assessment is not a disability exam, but a reflection of how your extremity or whole body has been impaired by the covered illness.  We determine the percentage of impairment as a result of your approved condition. Your rating for a specific impairment condition may be evaluated every two years, or any time a new covered condition has been added under EEOICPA. Under FECA, an impairment rating can be done as often as every year if your condition continues to worsen or any time a new covered condition is added.

In many cases, we do not have to personally examine you to perform and impairment assessment. Information for the impairment assessment can be obtained from information in your most recent medical records and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) form. We can help you complete the ADL form during our interview. Interviews can be conducted in person or by telephone. If you have an authorized representative, they are welcome to participate in this interview. Drs. Meals, Tolar, and Brien collaborate on every impairment rating for every claimant.  No document leaves our office without review from at least one other physician.  As we review your medical records, we often identify additional illnesses that may be claimed under EEOICPA and FECA in order to maximize your benefits.