Last Updated on July 28, 2009 by FERS Disability Attorney
I have often pointed out in past blogs and articles that I do not have my clients sign the Physicians Statement (SF 3112C), for multiple and various reasons, not the least of which is that it is a confusing form, and in smaller print than necessary, leaving the impression to the doctor that what is requested is far more complex than what is actually required. In its place, for my clients, I write a 4 – 5 page letter outlining the type of medical narrative report which I need. This is the summer months; everyone from OPM representatives to lawyers, to doctors and Federal and Postal employees, take time off to recover from the hard work throughout the rest of the year. When doctors take off for some “summer fun”, it just means that they have less time to spend on administrative matters — such as writing up a medical narrative report for their patients. Because of this, it is important to try and simplify the matter as much as possible, and a blanket submission of the SF 3112C without some explanatory guidance, is not the best course of action. Doctors need guidance, and in this busy world, it is best to streamline the process for them as much as possible.
Sincerely,
Robert R. McGill
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