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mmi - paloggo - 07-13-2012 10:17 PM
i'm in Texas.I was given a 10% MMI from my treating doctor. the state appointed, and i'm sure the ins. co. chosen, MMI doctor gave me a 5%. the same appointed doctor saw me in november 2011 with no rating at the time. can i appeal his decision and request a second opinion from a different appointed doctor? they justed stopped my comp pay after his decision and so along with that my attorney as well. any help with this issue?
RE: mmi - 1171 - 07-13-2012 10:43 PM
sounds like you've had a required medical examination doctor selected by the carrier and approved by the commission after a designated doctor has performed a maximum medical improvement and/or permanent whole body impairment exam.
did you have a designated doctor exam?
RE: mmi - paloggo - 07-13-2012 11:07 PM
(07-13-2012 10:43 PM)1171 Wrote: sounds like you've had a required medical examination doctor selected by the carrier and approved by the commission after a designated doctor has performed a maximum medical improvement and/or permanent whole body impairment exam.
did you have a designated doctor exam?
he didnot do the same exam the selected doctor did.basically just a office visit.he is my "treating doctor"
RE: mmi - 1171 - 07-14-2012 12:19 AM
You need some one who's familiar with you case details.
If you can't get information from your atty consider switching.
RE: mmi - AQA - 07-14-2012 01:01 AM
When you get the report, it will state how long you have to appeal the rating. Yes you can apeall it.