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What You Need To Know About The Employee’s Disability Questionnaire & Workers’ Compensation

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Injured Workers, in their Workers’ Compensation Claim, may be evaluated by a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) or an Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME.) With respect to these Evaluations, Injured Workers are required to fill out a variety of forms.     The DWC-AD Form 100 is one of those forms. It is the “Employee’s Disability Questionnaire.” This article… Continue reading What You Need To Know About The Employee’s Disability Questionnaire & Workers’ Compensation

THE “STRAIGHT LEG” TEST: INJURED WORKERS BEING EXAMINED FOR WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Injured Workers are evaluated and treated within the Workers’ Compensation System for work-related complaints.  Workers suffering from back injuries will be physically examined to determine a proper diagnosis. Lumbar Spine Physical Examinations require the physician or examiner to perform various physical tests.  One of these tests is the “straight leg.” This article will discuss the… Continue reading THE “STRAIGHT LEG” TEST: INJURED WORKERS BEING EXAMINED FOR WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW