I’m currently in IDES and have around 17 claimed conditions. I was told I may have a “head-to-toe” C&P exam, and I’m concerned that if this is the main general exam, important issues may get missed or rushed.
For those who have done this exam:
My main concern is that several of my conditions have specific symptoms and functional limitations, and I do not want everything reduced to a rushed general exam.
Any advice from people who had a large number of claimed conditions during IDES would help.
For those who have done this exam:
- What exactly happens during a head-to-toe / general medical C&P exam?
- Is it one broad exam for multiple claimed conditions?
- Did the examiner actually go through every condition individually?
- Were separate specialty exams still scheduled for things like joints, back, migraines, sinus issues,etc.?
- If you had many conditions, did any get overlooked or not properly documented?
- Should I bring a written list of symptoms, flare-ups, functional impacts, medications, and timelines?
- What should I do if the examiner skips over a claimed condition?
My main concern is that several of my conditions have specific symptoms and functional limitations, and I do not want everything reduced to a rushed general exam.
Any advice from people who had a large number of claimed conditions during IDES would help.