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After placed on Permanent Disability roll new IME Exam

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figtree		#1 Posted : Thursday, February 07, 2019 5:34:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advisor Groups: Registered Joined: 9/9/2011(UTC) Posts: 189 Thanks: 59 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		I have accepted L knee condition since 11/05/13 and was placed on Permanent Disability rolls.I also have accepted claim for R knee 2011 and had partial R knee replacement same year. This failed and I’m now seeking auth for R TKR. I was also on SSDI until I turned 65 this past December. I had partial L knee replacement 2014....saw 3 OWCP IMEs...last one place me on Permanent Disability Had L TKR 4/2018. Today 2/7/19, I received letter to appear before IME under my L knee claim in 2 weeks! This hardly gives me time to request a copy of the IME questions. Also found out that while my issues are knee related...IME is DO specializing in foot issues! I thought once placed on Permanent Disability, that I was done with IMEs. How often will I have to see IMEs? Is this a once a year thing from now on?


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VW1		#2 Posted : Friday, February 15, 2019 6:22:11 AM(UTC)
Rank: Rookie Groups: Registered Joined: 8/18/2017(UTC) Posts: 49 Location: Florida Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 7 time(s) in 7 post(s)		Prior to going for the IME did you go to a second opinion (SECOP) examination? Does the letter specifically state IME or referee examination?


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figtree		#3 Posted : Friday, February 15, 2019 10:52:39 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advisor Groups: Registered Joined: 9/9/2011(UTC) Posts: 189 Thanks: 59 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		No. This appears to be a review of my disability after L TKR. I immediately requested a copy of SOAF and questions to be answered and was told by claims examiner that there "wasn't enough time." From the date of the leter to the appt. date is 2 weeks! My rights are being ignored!


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