MEDICAL EVALUATIONS

A Certified Independent Medical Examiner (CIME) is a licensed physician who provides objective, evidence-based medical evaluations when an impartial medical opinion is required. Unlike a treating physician, a CIME does not provide ongoing care or advocate for any party. Their role is to deliver an unbiased assessment based on a thorough review of medical records, a clinical examination when appropriate, and accepted medical standards.

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Certified Independent Medical Examiners are frequently engaged in workers’ compensation cases, personal injury matters, disability evaluations, insurance claims, and VA disability claims.

Their evaluations may address medical diagnosis, causation, service connection, treatment necessity, impairment ratings, maximum medical improvement, and functional or occupational limitations.

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Through specialized training, formal certification, and strict adherence to ethical guidelines, a CIME provides clear, defensible medical opinions. These independent evaluations support informed decision-making for veterans, insurers, employers, attorneys, and adjudicating bodies by ensuring conclusions are medically sound, objective, and credible.