IMEs Explained
FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are Movement Disorders IMEs? | Movement Disorders IMEs involve evaluating individuals who exhibit abnormalities or disturbances in voluntary movements. These can include conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and ataxia. |
| What are Epilepsy and Seizure IMEs? | Epilepsy and Seizure IMEs focus on the assessment of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders. These IMEs aim to determine the nature, severity, and impact of the condition on the individual, including the frequency and intensity of seizures. |
| What types of evaluations are conducted in Movement Disorders IMEs? | Movement Disorders IMEs may involve comprehensive medical evaluations, reviews of medical records, diagnostic tests, neurological examinations, and assessments of functional limitations and disabilities resulting from the condition. |
| What types of evaluations are conducted in Epilepsy and Seizure IMEs? | Epilepsy and Seizure IMEs can involve detailed reviews of medical histories, diagnostic tests, EEG recordings, seizure diaries, and assessments of the impact of seizures on daily activities and overall quality of life. |
| Who can benefit from Movement Disorders IMEs? | Individuals who experience movement disorders and seek disability benefits, legal support, or medical treatment may benefit from Movement Disorders IMEs. |
| Who can benefit from Epilepsy and Seizure IMEs? | Individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders who require disability accommodations, legal assistance, or medical treatments can benefit from Epilepsy and Seizure IMEs. |
| What are the common causes of movement disorders? | Common causes of movement disorders include Parkinson’s disease, certain medications, brain injuries, genetic mutations, strokes, infections, and autoimmune diseases. |
| What are the common causes of epilepsy and seizures? | Common causes of epilepsy and seizures include genetic factors, brain injuries, strokes, brain tumors, infections, developmental disorders, and drug or alcohol withdrawal. |
| What are the treatment options for movement disorders? | Treatment options for movement disorders may include medications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, deep brain stimulation, and surgical interventions. |
| What are the treatment options for epilepsy and seizures? | Treatment options for epilepsy and seizures include anti-seizure medications, ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, and in some cases, surgical removal of the seizure focus. |