California Workers’ Compensation (QME and AME)
Division of Workers’ Compensation
Dr. Raven provides Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME) and Agreed Medical Evaluations (AME) in matters involving conditions of the hand and upper extremity. Evaluations are performed in accordance with California Division of Workers’ Compensation requirements and applicable statutory and regulatory standards.
Scheduling and administrative coordination are handled through a separate process.
Scope of Evaluation
Evaluations may address:
- Diagnosis and extent of injury
- Causation and industrial attribution
- Apportionment
- Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
- Permanent impairment under the AMA Guides
- Work restrictions and functional capacity
- Future medical care
Common Contexts
QME and AME evaluations are performed in:
- Disputed injury claims
- Causation and apportionment disputes
- Permanent disability determination
- Treatment disputes
- Return-to-work and functional capacity issues
Methodology
Each evaluation is based on:
- Comprehensive review of medical records
- Review of imaging and reports when available
- Detailed medical history
- Objective physical evaluation
- Application of California workers’ compensation guidelines
- Structured medical reasoning based on medical probability
Where evidence is limited, that limitation is stated clearly.
Professional Standards
Evaluations are conducted in accordance with California workers’ compensation statutes and regulations. Opinions are rendered independently and without advocacy.
Compensation is based on the applicable fee schedule or agreed terms and is not contingent upon outcome.
Scheduling
To schedule a QME/AME:
Call: