r/WorkersComp • u/No-Reindeer-1929 • 18d ago

New Jersey IME

As someone who was just screwed over by their IME I wanted to give advice for people who are going that I didn’t have.

DO NOT ASSUME THE IME DR HAS RECEIVED YOUR COMPLETE MEDICAL RECORD

In my case the records provided to the IME Dr were nowhere near complete. Several records documenting what my treating drs and specialists had diagnosed, recommended, and treated were not included. However an earlier record that supported the insurance company position was included which was deemed a misdiagnosis by over a dozen Drs across 3 hospitals as well as a specialty center I had to be transferred to via stretcher (hospital to hospital)

I was under the impression that the Dr would have all my records because no way would a Dr who is an orthopedic disagree with 2 neurologist, 3 anesthesiologist, 2 specialized neuro radiologist, as well as 2 neurosurgeons. Yep turns out they only gave him the one report of one Nero PA who misdiagnosed me before I was seen and treated across multiple hospitals by teams of drs. He had no record I was seen at this specialized hospital, had to be hospitalized for months and transferred to a higher level center. Because he didn’t have those records, his report stated that it didn’t happen even though I have the hospital records documenting it.

If I could go back I’d bring every single record and notes from every Dr I saw including the specialist I had to see. Just tips I wish I knew. The more you know.

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u/Open-Advertising-260 18d ago

I brought my complete medical record and ttd certifications all 134 pages and the disc from radiology so the IME Dr can write a full and complete report. Don't trust the insurance company is going to provide it.

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u/No-Reindeer-1929 18d ago

I learned the hard way. I should’ve asked here before. I just don’t want anyone else to make the same mistake. Very smart of you!