AAPM&R National Grand Rounds: Disability Evaluation: Essentials of Reviews and Determinations-National Grand Rounds: Disability Evaluation

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Dr. Rondinelli gave a presentation on disability evaluation and the role of physiatrists in this field. He emphasized the importance of understanding causation and probability when determining the relationship between an event and an outcome. He also discussed the concepts of exacerbation, permanency, and impairment ratings. In terms of disability evaluation, Dr. Rondinelli highlighted the need to consider both proximate and ultimate causation, as well as the importance of determining maximum medical improvement. He also discussed how impairments can be rated based on the loss of use or derangement of a body part or organ system. Dr. Rondinelli provided insights into his approach to disability evaluations, including the use of functional review of systems and the assessment of restrictions in order to determine a claimant's ability to return to work. He also discussed the potential for remote IMEs and the considerations that need to be taken into account when conducting evaluations in this manner. Overall, Dr. Rondinelli emphasized the importance of comprehensive evaluations, accurate diagnoses, and evidence-based assessments in order to provide fair and objective disability evaluations.

Keywords

disability evaluation

physiatrists

causation

probability

impairment ratings

maximum medical improvement

loss of use

functional review of systems

restrictions

remote IMEs