Book: A publication for independent medical examiners, attending doctors and consultants, this document contains guidelines, sample reports and billing procedures for preparing and conducting impairment ratings and independent medical exams in Washington's workers' compensation system. Beginning July 1, 2012, free Category I CME credits are available for completing the self-assessment associated with this handbook. Go to www.Imes.Lni.wa.gov and click on Medical Examiners Handbook for information on the exam. L&I and the authors have no financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider of commercial services discussed in this document.

Used by injured worker who has filed an occupational hearing loss claim to provide more specific information regarding how the hearing loss occurred. This is requested by the Claim Manager and sent to the Injured Worker.

Doctor's Worksheet for Rating Cervical and Cervico-Dorsal Impairment

This worksheet is to help the attending physician perform impairment rating on their patients with permanent partial disability of the Dorso-Lumbar or Lumbo-Sacral spine.

Used by the attending doctor to determine hearing loss.

Cartoon of a guy plugging his ears with his fingers while his hearing protection is wrapped around his neck with the words 'High Noise Area' above his head. Get poster printing tips.

Used by injured worker who has filed an occupational hearing loss claim to report their employment history and the nature of the noise exposure at each job. F262-013-111 is the continuation sheet.

Used by injured worker who has filed an occupational hearing loss claim to report their employment history and the nature of the noise exposure at each job. This form is a continuation of form F262-013-000.

Used by injured worker who has filed an occupational hearing loss claim to provide more specific information regarding how the hearing loss occurred. This is requested by the Claim Manager and sent to the Injured Worker.