Author: Naomi Kitchen-Huan
Who Controls Return-to-Work Decisions in Washington?
Independent medical examinations (IMEs) are an important tool in Washington workers’ compensation claims. IME physicians can provide opinions regarding diagnosis, causation, treatment recommendations, maximum medical improvement, and work restrictions. However, one of the more common return-to-work disputes arises when an IME examiner believes a worker can return to light-duty work,…
