Request An Alternative Impairment Rating Review
To request an Alternative Impairment Rating Review or obtain additional information, please contact Dr. Szeryk at
469-767-5582 or drszeryk@szerykir.com
Alternative Impairment Rating Review
An Alternative Impairment Rating Review is an independent evaluation of an existing impairment rating to determine whether it was calculated correctly under the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (4th Edition).
Dr. Neil Szeryk provides objective reviews to verify the accuracy, methodology, and documentation used in determining impairment ratings.
Purpose of an Alternative Review
Impairment ratings play an important role in determining benefits in the Texas Workers’ Compensation system. An alternative review may be requested when clarification is needed about how the rating was calculated.
The review evaluates whether the original impairment rating:
Correctly applied the AMA Guides (4th Edition)
Included appropriate range-of-motion measurements when required
Properly used the Combined Values Chart
Accurately calculated the final Whole Person Impairment
What the Review Includes
An Alternative Impairment Rating Review may include:
Review of relevant medical records and prior reports
Evaluation of the impairment rating methodology
Verification of range-of-motion measurements
Confirmation of whole person impairment calculations
Clear documentation explaining the findings
