FCE

[UndercovrAngel]

Unfortunately, you can't reschedule. As stated before, you could end up loosing any benefits you are getting at this point in time and have your claim closed as being non-compliant. However, if the tooth is pulled close to the time of the FCE, take a note from your dentist stating date, time and procedure... this can be put into your records and taken into account when doing the FCE.

Many FCE's are now done by computer which keeps track of your pulse, heart rate, and several other things that will actually show how hard you try to accomplish the task assigned. Just do the best that you can and if the pain gets to be to much, let the tech doing the testing know. Most will stop that particular part of the test. I had 3 FCE's done during my injury/claim on my right shoulder, arm, wrist and hand during 2008-2010. Each showed that I was using maximum amount of strength as well as effort, but that no progress was being made in my recovery and that instead, I was continueing to degress and the results were worse each time. I am now getting ready to challenge the IC once again for more treatment/ care as my arm is getting worse and the Dr's feel it has now progressed into my neck.

Angel ^j^