In Texas workers' compensation, a designated doctor is a medical professional appointed by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, to resolve medical disputes in workers' compensation cases. In this article, we will discuss what a designated doctor is and their role in Texas workers' compensation.
What is a Designated Doctor?
A designated doctor is a medical professional appointed by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, to resolve medical disputes in workers' compensation cases. Designated doctors are typically licensed physicians who have been trained and certified in workers' compensation law.
Designated doctors are appointed to resolve disputes regarding an employee's impairment rating, ability to return to work, and other medical issues that may arise during the workers' compensation claims process.
What is the Role of a Designated Doctor in Texas Workers' Compensation?
The role of a designated doctor in Texas workers' compensation is to provide an objective medical opinion on the employee's injury or illness and its impact on their ability to work. Designated doctors are appointed to resolve disputes between the employee, their employer, and the insurance company regarding the employee's medical condition and treatment.
Designated doctors may be asked to perform medical examinations, review medical records, and provide opinions on the employee's impairment rating, ability to return to work, and the appropriateness of medical treatment.
The designated doctor's opinion is binding and may be used as evidence in workers' compensation hearings and appeals. If the designated doctor's opinion is disputed, the case may be referred to a hearing officer or administrative law judge for further review.
A designated doctor in Texas workers' compensation is a medical professional appointed by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, to resolve medical disputes in workers' compensation cases. The designated doctor's role is to provide an objective medical opinion on the employee's injury or illness and its impact on their ability to work. Ryan Pigg can assist employees who are involved in workers' compensation disputes and help them navigate the process of resolving medical disputes with the help of a designated doctor.
