Functional Capacity Evaluations
May 27, 2026
McCroskey MVQS Transferable Skills Software Program, Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, Vol. 24 Winter
Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, Vol. 24 Winter Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. ©2024 American Board of Vocational Experts Ronald T. Smolarski M.A., IPEC, CRC, LPC, CRV/D, CCM, ABVE/D, ABMPP/D, Certified Life Care Planner, Forensic Economist CEA, Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator, Vocational Expert This essay provides an in-depth understanding of the most comprehensive […]
January 19, 2024
Scientific Method of Analyzing Occupations and Worker Trait Factor Analysis After a Worker Experiences an Injury
When a worker experiences an accident that results in an injury, questions about their work loss/ wage capacity are a main concern. Understanding the capabilities of an individual requires a thorough vocational evaluation of their work history, medical history, physical capacities, aptitudes, educational development, environmental tolerances, and personal concerns. As a full evaluation is complicated, […]
May 3, 2021
Spinal Injury Life Care Planning
Do you have the skill set to know if opposing counsel is over or under representing the medical and service needs of your spinal cord injury client/claimant? It is important to develop a life care plan based on the neurological level of injury not just the bony level of injury. Overall the annual rate of […]
May 3, 2021
The Needs of a Pediatric Burn Patient
If your client, or someone you know, has been seriously injured by a burn, this article can help you better understand burns and how a life care plan will quantify the recommendations of the physicians to build a strong foundation for your case. There are approximately 120,000 children (300 per day) that require medical attention […]
May 3, 2021
Common Issues for Pediatric Organ Transplantation Patients
A life care plan for pediatric patients undergoing organ transplantation is important to realize the full scope of the costs and common associated risks. Dramatic improvements in graft and patient survival rates has increased within the past 10 years. Improvements in immunosuppressive medications has also enhanced organ transplants. Children awaiting transplants share some common issues: […]
May 3, 2021
How A Life Care Plan Can Help Your Head Injury Case?
The brain, as the neurological control center for the body, affects almost every aspect of physiological functioning. Certified Life Care Planners can assist the plaintiff or defense in developing actual future medical damages. Layman “Life Care Planners” do not have the academic training to determine the real needs of the injured or the years of […]
May 3, 2021
Is Your Amputation Case Fully Supportable for the Client/Claimant’s Care?
A knowledgeable Expert (a Certified Life Care Planner) can provide the best outcome with the research and references needed. Ron Smolarski is a Certified Life Care Planner with decades of experience researching and preparing complete Life Care Plans for Amputation Cases. This knowledge will give your case the fully supported, reasonable, usual and customary support […]
May 3, 2021
Ron Smolarski’s Reports with His Testimony Are a One – Two Punch of Dependability.
Ron’s reports can cover up to 4 experts’ testimony (Life Care Planner, Vocational Expert, Functional Capacity Evaluator, and Forensic Economist). The reports are streamlined and co-ordinate smoothly with medical/scientific support for the data used and the conclusions determined. Ron and his team conducted a study of Spinal and Head injury cases that resolved in a […]
April 25, 2021
Beacon Rehab – Your Integrated, Accomplished, and Experienced Damage Expert!
Beacon Rehab provides information critical for today’s cases of personal injury by offering integrated expertise.
