I just returned from the single worst experience I've ever had with a medical provider. I was scheduled for an Impartial Provider Review, and as I was taken back to her office, the first thing she said was "So you're here because you don't think Dr. ______ (original MEB doctor) knows what he's doing."
I was counseled by the MEB attorney that this was a records review, not an exam; however, she had me remove my shoes/socks and shirt and proceeded to pull, prod, stretch me to the point of intense physical pain. When I questioned this and asked if this wasn't supposed to be pain-free ROM, I was told to "hush." The way my attorney wrote the request memo was to state something to the effect of 'request IPR for all medical conditions, including, but not limited to: _________.' She flat out refused to discuss or consider any condition that wasn't one of the specifically listed items.
I attempted to show her the 40-50 separate notations in my medical record that I had tabbed showing diagnosis/treatment of the conditions I requested the review for, she said she had 'glanced at it briefly' and didn't need my help.'
One of the issues that prompted my request for IPR was that the IVDS and radiculopathy were listed separately on my initial MEB worksheet, but where then combined on the DA3927 & NARSUM. Her response to this was 'you already have enough items listed, you don't need more' and 'everyone that comes in here is just looking for more money.'
When this awful experience was over, she concluded by saying 'that's all I need from you, now get out' The provider was extremely rude, insulting, and unprofessional. I would submit an ICE complaint, but since she has to finish the review, I don't want to throw gas on the flames.
I'm not sure what to do at this point, I'm waiting for my lawyer to call back so I can get his opinion. I guess the best thing to do is see what her review ends up saying and if necessary, appeal it to the DCCS.
Thanks for letting me vent...any thoughts?
I was counseled by the MEB attorney that this was a records review, not an exam; however, she had me remove my shoes/socks and shirt and proceeded to pull, prod, stretch me to the point of intense physical pain. When I questioned this and asked if this wasn't supposed to be pain-free ROM, I was told to "hush." The way my attorney wrote the request memo was to state something to the effect of 'request IPR for all medical conditions, including, but not limited to: _________.' She flat out refused to discuss or consider any condition that wasn't one of the specifically listed items.
I attempted to show her the 40-50 separate notations in my medical record that I had tabbed showing diagnosis/treatment of the conditions I requested the review for, she said she had 'glanced at it briefly' and didn't need my help.'
One of the issues that prompted my request for IPR was that the IVDS and radiculopathy were listed separately on my initial MEB worksheet, but where then combined on the DA3927 & NARSUM. Her response to this was 'you already have enough items listed, you don't need more' and 'everyone that comes in here is just looking for more money.'
When this awful experience was over, she concluded by saying 'that's all I need from you, now get out' The provider was extremely rude, insulting, and unprofessional. I would submit an ICE complaint, but since she has to finish the review, I don't want to throw gas on the flames.
I'm not sure what to do at this point, I'm waiting for my lawyer to call back so I can get his opinion. I guess the best thing to do is see what her review ends up saying and if necessary, appeal it to the DCCS.
Thanks for letting me vent...any thoughts?