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Policy decision finalized at the April 13, 1999 WCB Panel of Administrators meeting
The following is a summary of the policy decisions finalized by the WCB Panel of Administrators on April 13, 1999. For information about the function and mandate of the Panel, please see Governing Structure.Permanent Functional Impairment Evaluation
The Panel of Administrators has approved amendments to the Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual authorizing External Service Providers to conduct permanent functional impairment evaluations. Thus, permanent functional impairment evaluations may be conducted by either a Disability Awards Medical Advisor or a Board authorized External Service Provider. The Rehabilitation and Compensation Services Division has set protocols and procedures for these evaluations. A Board officer determines whether the evaluation is referred to a Disability Awards Medical Advisor or an External Service Provider based on the nature of the injury and other relevant criteria as set out in the protocols.
These amendments take effect April 28, 1999.
For further information on this issue, please contact James Watson at 604 231-8650 or toll free within B.C. at 1 800 661-2112, local 8650.
You may also examine the complete resolution.