How will the doctors rating of my impairment affect my claim?

A: Workers’ comp doctors know that in every case they will be asked to state whether or not someone has a permanent medical impairment as a result of a work related injury.  The rating (which is always given in percentages) will directly affect how much you are paid for your permanent, long-term problems. Workers’ compensation doctors are not generally liberal with the impairment ratings they provide – if  they were the employers and insurance companies might re-evaluate whether or not to send them future business. Depending on the injury and the rating, a second opinion with a higher rating may make a huge difference in how much you recover. Consulting an attorney experienced in Tennessee Worker’s Compensation is the only practical way to make this decision.

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