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Disability Evaluation Services at the
University of Virginia serve as a resource for the medical and legal
communities as well as government agencies in the mid-Atlantic region.
Comprehensive assessment and management of work related injuries and
disability are provided. Services include:
Worker's Compensation Disability
Evaluations - There are several different kinds of Worker's
Compensation disability evaluations designed to identify physical
impairment and associated disabilities and how they relate to the
individual's ability to perform work:
- Independent Medical Exam
(IME): An Independent Medical Exam is a thorough and impartial
assessment. The purpose of an IME is to objectively answer a
caseworker's or attorney's specific questions regarding the patient's
medical history. The patient will not be provided with advice,
opinions, or treatment. It is not a comprehensive medical
examination to assess all aspects of the patient's general
health. (Not covered by regular
health insurance.)
- Impairment Rating: An
impairment rating is an evaluation of physiologic or anatomic function
based on the most recent edition of the "American Medical Association's
Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment." A percentage of
impairment is generated based on the exam and the guidelines.
- Functional Capacity Exam
(FCE): A Functional Capacity Exam helps to objectively
determine whether a person may return to work, what work restrictions
may be needed, and whether a person has reached maximal medical
improvement. An exam includes cardiovascular conditioning, lifting,
physical demand/positional tolerance, grip/pinch strength, range of
movement, muscle strength of effected areas, and neurological testing.
*Functional Capacity Exams are not done by the UVa Dept. of Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation. UVa-HealthSouth Outpatient Physical
Therapy conducts these exams. For an FCE appt. please call
434-243-0311. (FCEs are not covered by regular health
insurance.)
Disability Insurance: The insurance company usually
initiates these exams. Disability is based predominantly on the
treating physician's description and records. We can provide a second
opinion in certain cases.
Medical Legal
Consultation: Emphasis is on supportable medical
conclusions and may involve examination and/or medical record review in
cases with pending litigation.
Record Review and Medical Opinion
Letter: This service provides a review and explanation of the
information contained within the medical record. Specific questions may
be addressed.
Jeffrey Jenkins,
M.D.
David S. Rubendall,
M.D.
Susan Miller,
M.D.
Ward Gypson,
M.D.
Alan Alfano,
M.D.
Paul Diamond,
M.D.
For an appointment call
(434)243-5622
Fax Number
(434) 243-5639
Disability Evaluation Services is
located at
545 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Suite
310
Charlottesville, VA
22908-1007
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