After the employee has been certified by a doctor as having reached maximum medical improvement or 6 weeks before the expiration of temporary benefits, whichever occurs earlier, the certifying doctor shall evaluate the condition of the employee and assign an impairment rating, using the impairment schedule referred to in paragraph (b).

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Taką wersję podpowiedziała mi koleżanka (paralegal) zajmująca się przypadkami Workers' Compensation w stanie Nowy Jork.

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If important information is omitted by the certifying doctor, or if the doctor does not fully state the range and severity of the patient’s disability it ...

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Certifying Doctor Evaluations

A Certifying Doctor Examination is performed by a doctor who is certified through the Division of Workers Comp to perform Maximum Medical Improvement and Impairment Rating Examinations.