The role the physician served, and the weight the opinion carried. Physicians are named here as the decision names them; we do not score them.
QMERelied upon · neurosurgery
Initial report recommended orthopedic evaluation for left knee and shoulder, psychiatric evaluation with neuropsychological testing, possible cervical spine surgery, and deferred permanent disability rating. Supplemental report assessed permanent disability with apportionment to pre-existing degenerative changes and industrial injuries.
QMEPartially credited · psychiatry
Report dated 9/22/2012 is a valid QME report; applicant waived objections. Report deemed admissible based on testimony. Reports not substantial evidence and failed to comply with regulations.
QMEPartially credited · orthopedic surgery
Report dated 2/12/2014 found applicant permanent and stationary with restrictions on left shoulder and knee due to injury. Report deemed admissible but not substantial evidence due to incomplete medical history and failure to identify all information relied upon.
From the decision · page 6In connection with these cases, reporting had been received from the applicant's primary
treating physician Dr. Jonathan Lee (Applicant's Exhibit's "1", "2" and "6"), and the secondary
treating physician Dr. Noel Lustig (Applicant's Exhibit "4"). While their status was in dispute, the
applicant had also been evaluated by Dr. Ian Brodie (Defendant's Exhibits "J" and "K"), and
Dr. Barbara Strong (Defendant's Exhibits "L", "M" and "N".)
PTPRelied upon
Primary treating physician; opinions incorporated into rating instructions as substantial medical evidence to the extent they provided rateable factors of permanent disability.
From the decision · page 6In connection with these cases, reporting had been received from the applicant's primary
treating physician Dr. Jonathan Lee (Applicant's Exhibit's "1", "2" and "6"), and the secondary
treating physician Dr. Noel Lustig (Applicant's Exhibit "4"). While their status was in dispute, the
applicant had also been evaluated by Dr. Ian Brodie (Defendant's Exhibits "J" and "K"), and
Dr. Barbara Strong (Defendant's Exhibits "L", "M" and "N".)
secondary_treaterPartially credited
Examined applicant once; confirmed 100% permanent disability but no opinion on apportionment; no treatment relationship as applicant refused treatment.
From the decision · page 6In connection with these cases, reporting had been received from the applicant's primary
treating physician Dr. Jonathan Lee (Applicant's Exhibit's "1", "2" and "6"), and the secondary
treating physician Dr. Noel Lustig (Applicant's Exhibit "4"). While their status was in dispute, the
applicant had also been evaluated by Dr. Ian Brodie (Defendant's Exhibits "J" and "K"), and
Dr. Barbara Strong (Defendant's Exhibits "L", "M" and "N".)