How is the MIR physician selected?

Once requested, the Program Coordinator will supply the parties with the names of Registry physicians. The listing provided will be comprised of physicians qualified, based on the information provided by the physician, to perform evaluations on the body part(s) and/or medical condition(s) designated on the application for an evaluation and who practice in the appropriate geographic area. If the parties agree with a physician on that listing, they should notify the Program Coordinator, who will schedule the appointment. If the parties do not agree on a physician, either party may request a three (3) physician listing. Within five (5) business days of the receipt of the completed “Application for a Medical Impairment Rating” the Program Coordinator will produce a listing of three qualified physicians drawn from its Registry. Psychiatric or psychological evaluations regarding mental and/or behavioral impairment must be performed by a psychiatrist. To guarantee randomness, all physician ...  more