What is a Designated Doctor?
A Designated Doctor is an independent doctor appointed by the Division of Workers’ Compensation to issue an opinion as to whether you are at Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and ready for an Impairment Rating. This system is imperfect at its best and very often unfair and biased doctors are assigned to be Designated Doctors. If you receive an Impairment Rating from a Designated Doctor that you or your doctor disagree with, we encourage you to contact an attorney immediately so that it can be disputed.
Related Questions
- If an injured employee is sent to a Designated Doctor (DD) exam, can the DD be part of the workers’ compensation network through which the injured employee is receiving health care?
- What if the insurance companys designated doctor or Independent Medical Examiner disagrees with my physician?
- What is a Designated Doctor and how do I become one?
