“Functional Capabilities Evaluation” for Long Term Disability
Original Post: I need some help. My long-term disability carrier is requiring that I have the following tests for my 2 year evaluation:
Functional Capabilities Evaluation (FCE)
Neuropsychological Evaluation
I am worried about the pain after the FCE. Any words of advice and has anyone been required to take these tests and your outcome with the long-term carrier (approval/denial). What IS FCE ?
Dr. Bruno’s Response: I removed FCE and Neuropsychological testing from the Social Security ruling for PPS because:
Polio survivors can push through and do OK then crash for 4 days in bed
and the “pushing and crashing” causes damage and is Medically Contraindicated.
Have your doctor write a letter to the insurance company saying:
1) The published medical literature finds that FCE and Neuropsychological testing are NOT helpful in diagnosing PPS,
2) Such testing further damages already compromised neurons and,
3) FCE and Neuropsychological testing are therefore MEDICALLY CONTRAINDICATED. Not even the Social Security Administration allows, let alone requires, such strenuous testing.
I recommend you share these articles with your physician:
Procedure for Applying for and Getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
What is the Difference Between Post-Polio Sequelae and Post-Polio Syndrome?
Go to the Encyclopedia of Polio and PPS. You will these and other articles in the Index under the topic: “Social Security”