Q: Workers comp disputing my impairment rating from 15%, knocked it down to 10%.
I received a 15% IR from the doctor workers comp sent me to. My case worker sent me a letter stating they will pay a " more reasonable " 10% impairment. Is this common practice for workers comp to do this? I went to their doctor for my rating and they knock the IR down. Will I lose any type of entitled medical care cover by workers comp because of this? Would any type of recourse by me, get workers comp to pay the 15%? thank you for your time.
A: The insurance Carrier does have the right to make a legal challenge to your 15% rating. However, you have some bullets to fight back with. You have the 15% rating. You can also obtain an alternate impairment rating from another doctor. You will almost certainly have to attend a Contested Case hearing before the DWC to get this matter resolved. My advice is to get an local attorney of your choice to help you. My office has handled many of these cases.
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