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Independent medical exams (IME), neuropsychological testing, and functional capacity exams (FCE) have long been a part of disability reviews.\u00a0 However, in the last couple of years, I have noticed a great increase in the numbers requested by insurers and I expect, because of some court rulings, for that number to rise.\u00a0 These exams can be a very tricky and sometimes scary ordeal.\u00a0 The examiners have many tricks that they utilize in an effort to deny individual\u2019s claims.\u00a0 If you are in a disability review, regardless of whether or not an IME has been requested, I would strongly recommend that you have an attorney to help guide you through that process.\u00a0 However, if you are in an appeal<\/a><\/strong> and do not have an attorney, it is absolutely crucial that you speak with one prior to attending the IME or FCE or whatever other testing the insurer is sending you to.\u00a0 Very often, these exams can be the main evidence that the insurer will use to deny your claim and if you are not aware of how to proceed with them or aware of the tricks that they use, you could very well permanently damage your case.\u00a0 If your short term or long term disability<\/a><\/strong> benefits have been denied and\/or your STD or LTD insurer is sending you to an exam, please feel free to contact us immediately and we would be happy to help you.<\/p>\n

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Independent medical exams (IME), neuropsychological testing, and functional capacity exams (FCE) have long been a part of disability reviews.\u00a0 However, in the last couple of years, I have noticed a great increase in the numbers requested by insurers and I expect, because of some court rulings, for that number to rise.\u00a0 These exams can be … <\/p>\n

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