IME
Independent Medical Evaluations, IMEs
We offer independent medical evaluations for workers’ compensation, benefit
disputes, and other matters that require a neutral, non-treating assessment. In
Georgia, an IME is separate from treatment, and the examination may include
physical, psychiatric, or psychological evaluation, along with reasonable and
necessary testing ordered by the examining physician.
Claims
Insurance Claim Evaluations
We provide medical evaluations for health insurance, disability insurance, and
other insurance-related matters where an objective clinical opinion is needed.
Services may include review of diagnoses, prognosis, treatment history, medical
necessity, current functional status, and the need for additional testing or
specialty care.
SSA
SSI and SSDI Disability Evaluations
We provide consultative-style disability evaluations for adults and children
seeking SSI or SSDI benefits. These evaluations may include medical history,
physical or mental status examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and a clear
statement of functional limitations.
Function
Functional Assessments for Disability Claims
For disability and benefits cases, our reports can address work-related
limitations such as sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing,
pulling, reaching, handling, concentration, persistence, pace, communication,
sensory limitations, and environmental restrictions.
VA
Veterans Disability Evaluations
We provide veterans disability evaluations supported by medical records review,
condition-specific examinations, and written medical opinions where appropriate.
DBQ
DBQ Completion and Private Medical Evidence for VA Claims
We help veterans present organized, condition-specific medical evidence for new
claims, increased-rating claims, secondary-service-connection claims, and
supplemental claims.
Legal
Legal and Litigation Support Evaluations
We provide objective medical evaluations for attorneys, insurers, and individuals
who need clear clinical findings for a legal matter.
Behavioral
Psychiatric and Psychological Evaluations
We provide psychiatric and psychological evaluations when a case involves mental
health symptoms, functional impairment, competency-related concerns, or disputed
behavioral health issues.
Appeals
Medical Appeals and External Review Support
We prepare medical documentation and clinical opinions for internal appeals,
external reviews, and other adverse determination challenges.
Review
Medical Necessity Reviews and Second Opinions
We offer second opinions and medical necessity evaluations for denied care,
disputed treatment plans, surgery review, hospital admission review, continued
stay review, discharge planning, and retrospective review.
Records
Record Review and Written Medical Opinions
Services may include comprehensive records review, timeline analysis, diagnosis
clarification, causation analysis, prognosis, impairment discussion, and written
medical opinions addressing the issues raised by a claim or appeal.
Testing
Diagnostic and Specialty Testing Coordination
When clinically appropriate and within scope, evaluations may include or
recommend laboratory testing, imaging, specialty testing, and referrals needed to
clarify diagnosis or severity.