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(b) Flag the pertinent medical reports in file and any statement of accepted facts
(one need not be prepared just for this purpose); and
(c) Note the date of referral in the CMF.
(2) The RN will report to the CE either by telephone, in writing, or both (written reports
are usually required each 30 days). The RN may note such information as the attending
physician's opinion concerning length of disability, work limitations, etc. The CE may use
this information as the basis for questions to the physician (see paragraph 6 below) but
should not base adjudicatory actions on it, as it is not medical evidence. Of course, if the
RN arranges for submission of a medical report from the physician, it may be used for
adjudicatory purposes.
(3) Periodically during the RN's intervention, or at the end of 120 days, the RN and the
CE will confer, either by telephone, written memorandum, or face-to-face meeting, to
determine the next actions. The CE should ensure that any recommendations are
consistent with the medical findings.
(a) The RN may recommend a second opinion examination and/or identify
physicians who can perform such examinations on an expedited basis. The RN may
also recommend medical or vocational rehabilitation services, or other kinds of
evaluation.
(b) The CE should promptly make any indicated referral. For second opinion
examinations, the CE may ask the RN to help formulate questions. For vocational
rehabilitation services, the RN may complete Form OWCP-14, but the CE must sign
it. The CE should document any reason for disregarding the RN's recommendations
in a memo to the file.
(c) The SN should note the date of closure for nurse services in the CMF.
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