What You Receive
Process & Timeline
Submit Records
Send medical records and case details
Evaluation
Thorough review and examination
Report Delivery
Comprehensive written opinion, typically 2-3 weeks
Who This Service Is For
Workers' Compensation Spine Claims
Common Work Injury Scenarios
- Lifting injuries: Disc herniation from lifting heavy objects—requires analysis of biomechanical plausibility and whether imaging shows acute injury vs. pre-existing degeneration
- Falls at work: Compression fractures, disc injuries—temporal relationship usually clear but pre-existing conditions still relevant
- Repetitive strain: Claims that job duties caused degenerative changes—difficult causation requiring analysis of whether degeneration exceeds age-appropriate changes
- Motor vehicle accidents during work: Commercial drivers, sales representatives—similar to MVA analysis but within workers' comp framework
Apportionment Considerations
Many states require apportionment between work injury and pre-existing conditions. Dr. Rastegar provides evidence-based apportionment analysis when required by state law, determining what percentage of current disability is attributable to the work injury versus pre-existing degeneration or non-industrial factors.
Return to Work Analysis
Assessment includes whether employee can:
- Return to pre-injury job without restrictions
- Return to pre-injury job with restrictions
- Perform modified duty or alternative work
- Work in any capacity (if totally disabled)
What Is Evaluated
Neutral, Defensible Opinions
Evidence-Based Methodology: All opinions are grounded in objective clinical findings, peer-reviewed literature, and established medical guidelines—not advocacy.
Equal Treatment: Whether representing plaintiff or defense, each case receives the same rigorous, unbiased analysis focused solely on the medical facts.
Deposition-Ready: Reports are written to withstand scrutiny, with clear rationale and supporting medical evidence for every conclusion.
Records Needed
- Complete medical records from injury date forward
- Pre-injury medical records (critical for causation)
- Job description with physical demand analysis
- Incident/accident report (Form 1 or equivalent)
- Employer's first report of injury
- All imaging studies with reports
- Functional capacity evaluation (if performed)
- Surveillance video (if obtained)
- Previous IME reports
- Current treatment plan and restrictions from treating physician
Submit Your Case Inquiry
Get an objective, evidence-based medical opinion within 2-3 weeks