07/10/2019Qualified Medical Evaluation Report
10-33Leung, Raymond, MD
HPI: Industrial injury on 01/18/2018 with persistent low back and left leg symptoms.
CC: Low back pain with left radicular symptoms.
DX: Lumbar strain; L4-L5 disc displacement.
Social History: Former smoker; works as warehouse associate.
Discussion: Findings consistent with industrial mechanism; residual impairment expected.
Causation: Industrial, arising out of and in course of employment.
P&S Status: Permanent and stationary as of exam date.
Impairment: DRE Lumbar Category II; 8% WPI.
Apportionment: 80% industrial / 20% non-industrial.
Future Care: Occasional PT, NSAIDs, and follow-up as needed.
Work Status: Permanent modified duty; 25 lb lifting limit.
