O All Treatment Records (This Includes Outside Treating Physicians- Specialists, Therapists

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O All Treatment Records (This Includes Outside Treating Physicians- Specialists, Therapists

1642 E 56th STREET SUITE 109 CHICAGO, IL 60637 773-888-1DRS

Please include the following applicable records when referring a patient for an impairment rating:

o All treatment records (This includes outside treating physicians- specialists, therapists, etc.)

o If the patient has a history of work related injury(s) to the area of chief complaint past records will be necessary to calculate apportionment.

o Radiology reports

o In cases of joint laxity please note necessary stress measurements (affected vs. unaffected side)

o In cases of misalignment please note necessary angulation measurements

o In cases of arthritis please include the cartilage interval along with specific arthritic findings (ie. Osteophytes, cystic changes- one or both sides of the joint, bony collapse, etc.)

o CT scan reports

o MRI reports

o EMG reports

Including all applicable records indicated above insures the most accurate rating of your patient. If you have any questions regarding records please do not hesitate to contact our office. Otherwise, upon receipt of all records, we will confirm the appointment with the patient directly. Disability Rating Services, Ltd.

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