Q: How many times can the Ins. company make me go back for a MMI/IR ??
I went in and got my MMI/IR from the Dr. the Ins.company sent me to, about 6 weeks ago. He gave me a 15% IR. Now the Ins. company is sending me to another Dr. for the same thing. Seems like they are trying to get a lower IR..??
A: You are correct. The carrier is trying to make you get a lower rating. You will likely need to fight this out at a DWC contested case hearing. My advice is to contact an attorney to represent you. There is potentially a huge difference in income benefits from a 14% and 15%. The reason is because a 15% rating would potentially qualify you for additional income benefits called supplemental income benefits (SIBs). Feel free to contact my office or an attorney of your choice.
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