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Hand Tremors Disable Dentist

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Dr. Jones, a Dentist with a successful New York City practice, was suffering from cervical radiculopathy, upper extremity pain, and tremors of his hands. 

As his medical conditions progressed, it became increasingly difficult for Dr. Jones to hide his daily pain and discomfort.  Dr. Jones worried that his patients would notice his tremors thus creating added anxiety to his/her overall treatment experience.  Dr. Jones struggled with the decision to end his successful 30+ year dental career. 

Dr. Jones, however, came to Riemer Hess after acknowledging his conditions could pose a danger to his patient’s safety as he performed procedures with dental instruments.

Interior of a modern bright dentist office.jpegDr. Jones met with Scott Riemer, who devised an exit strategy from his dental practice.  Mr. Riemer recommended Dr. Jones undergo a Functional Capacity Evaluation ("FCE"), to assess his restrictions and limitations with respect to his occupational duties, such as handling dental instruments and being seated for prolonged periods. 

The Functional Capacity Evaluation results confirmed that Dr. Jones was unable to work as a Dentist due to the high level of dysfunction caused by pain, stiffness, and weakness in multiple muscle groups and joints.  In addition, the FCE confirmed that Dr. Jones’ hand tremors precluded his ability to perform procedures using dental instruments.

The team at Riemer Hess got to work by preparing Dr. Jones’s application for Long Term Disability benefits under his individual disability policy.  Team Riemer worked with Dr. Jones’ healthcare providers to obtain the necessary medical documentation to support his claim and business documentation requested by the insurance company.

The insurance company approved Dr. Jones’ LTD benefits expeditiously.  Riemer Hess continues to assist Dr. Jones with the future updates requested by the insurance company.

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