6th Edition Impairment Ratings
Schedule Award Impairment Ratings
At Federal Injury Centers, we are excited to share that Dr. Kendra Pearson is now certified to conduct Sixth Edition Impairment Ratings. This advanced evaluation is essential for injured federal employees and workers’ compensation claimants, helping them secure the maximum compensation for their workplace injuries.
If you file your OWCP forms incorrectly you could lose your benefits. We can help!
Why an Impairment Rating is Helfpul
- Maximizes Compensation – Having an accurate impairment rating ensures that your compensation reflects the full extent of your injury. Workers’ compensation and federal employees covered under the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) are entitled to additional benefits when their injuries result in permanent impairment. This could include schedule awards, which provide financial compensation based on the percentage of impairment.
- Legal and Financial Protection – With a Sixth Edition impairment rating, you have the documentation needed to safeguard your rights. This rating provides an objective measurement of your injury that can be used in legal or settlement proceedings to prevent insurance companies from undervaluing your case.
- Permanent Disability Consideration – If your injury has resulted in a permanent impairment, you may be eligible for additional compensation through OWCP’s schedule awards or workers’ compensation benefits. This can provide a much-needed financial boost, especially for those facing long-term or permanent loss of function.
How an Impairment Rating Works
An impairment rating is typically done after you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), meaning your condition has stabilized, and no further significant recovery is expected. At this point, Dr. Kendra Pearson will conduct a thorough assessment using the AMA Sixth Edition Guidelines to determine your level of permanent impairment.
Dr. Pearson’s certification ensures that your impairment rating will meet the highest standards, making it easier to obtain the financial benefits you deserve from your workers’ compensation or OWCP claim. Whether you’ve had a knee replacement, back injury, or other work-related conditions, our clinics are equipped to provide you with a comprehensive evaluation.
Patient Testimonial: Successful Claim After Knee Replacement Surgery
“After 15 years of delivering mail, I developed severe arthritis in my knee and eventually needed a total knee replacement. I was worried about how this would affect my job and financial future. Thankfully, I went to Federal Injury Centers for my Sixth Edition Impairment Rating. Dr. Pearson was amazing. She took the time to explain everything, and thanks to my impairment rating, I received a schedule award that really helped my family and me during recovery. I couldn’t recommend them more!”
— Mark J., Letter Carrier, St. Louis, MO
OWCP Forms & Injury Claim Assistance
Injured working for the federal government? Trust the experts. We specialize in helping injured federal workers get the federal workers compensation care and compensation benefits they deserve. Our OWCP doctors deliver top-notch treatment, our OWCP claims specialists excel at approvals, and our commitment to FECA compliance is unwavering. Navigate the process with confidence knowing you’re in the best hands.
Here are some of the most common OWCP forms that injured federal workers need to submit a claim and find a treating doctor (attending physician):
- Form CA-1: Federal Notice of Traumatic Injury and Claim for Continuation of Pay/Compensation
- Form CA-2: Notice of Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation
- Form CA-2a: Notice of Recurrence
- Form CA-5: Claim for Compensation by Surviving Spouse and/or Children
If you need help accessing or completing these forms, please call us at (816) 388-1314 for free claims assistance.
Federal Workers Compensation Doctors
Dr. Kendra Pearson
Dr. Kendra Pearson is Chiropractor and owner of Restore Muscle and Joint. She graduated with her Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2004 from Cleveland Chiropractic College Kansas City. Over years of practicing chiropractic and seeing many patients have amazing results, she noticed a lack of co-management of her patient’s health with other providers. Realizing that chiropractic is amazing for many things, it wasn’t the only thing her patients needed to achieve full functional health.
Chris Main, DO
Chris Egorugwu, DPT
Cesar Torrano, DC
Clay Newberry, DC
