Is West Virginia Doing Away with IME's? No.
02/03/21 National Workers Compensation Defense Network (NWCDN) Commissioner Dodrills latest Bulletin is a significant change to common practice for carriers, claims adjusters, and attorneys. West Virginia Insurance Bulletin No. 21-03 interprets W. Va. Code ยง23-4-8(a) and the physical examination of claimants. It has long been common practice to refer to the physical examinations allowed by W. Va. Code ยง23-4-8(a) as "independent medical examinations" or "IMEs" despite the fact the statute does...
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