In order for a physician to be deemed qualified, he/she must hold a valid medical license and Board certification/eligibility in the appropriate field of expertise (i.e. toxicology, pulmonary, neurology, occupational medicine, etc.). He/she must also show that he/she meets at least one of the following criteria:

• is certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME)
• is certified by the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians (AADEP)
• possesses knowledge and experience in using the AMA’s Guides
• possesses the requisite professional background and work experience to conduct such ratings

When the impairment evaluation has been completed, the physician must submit a resume or letter to establish that you meet the criteria listed above.  If the doctor does not possess either the ABIME or AADEP certification, he or she must submit a statement certifying and explaining their familiarity and years of experience in using the AMA’s Guides. 

Please note that in agreeing to perform the impairment rating evaluation, you are stating and certifying that no more than 25% of your income in any of the five previous years has come from serving as a salaried employee, consultant or expert witness for employers, insurers, unions, claimant organizations or their counsel in litigation related to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program or similar state compensation programs. EEOICP Policy and Procedural Manual.