first of all can someone tell me what a, fce rating is and how it works. i had surgery on my knee traumatic meniscus med acute tear, removed all of it,removed half on lat side,from a work injury, surgery was jan. 9th 2006. doctor wants me to have a fce test done. im still having little trouble with my knee. and also can my employer terminate me based on my fce rating. and if they can, can i still keep drawing workers campensation from ther insurance company or does that stop. thank you.

FCE is a Functional Capacity Evaluation or an assessment for workers who have suffered injuries that could affect their employment opportunities. The worker's ability to perform work and their physical tolerances to a variety of real and/or simulated work activities is assessed throughout a lengthy testing process. Paradigm offers a full range of functional capacity tests and equipment to determine a patient's physical tolerances. Through the FCE the physician collects objective information relevant to the determination of feasibility for employment. This includes the identification of individual strength, abilities, needs and preferences
also can my employer terminate me based on my fce rating. Your employer would terminate based on whether you can perform the essential functions of your job not the rating.

if i half to find another job do i half to tell them that i have a fce rating or will they find out anyway. and also does this fce have anything to do with ppi settlement. thank you

You don't have to disclose anything about your w/c claim to anyone. Your FCE is taken into account for your settlement.

can my M.D. that did my surgery give me a permanent restriction without taking the fce test?