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I have a situation in which the plaintiff attorney has requested that his vocational evaluator sit in while I interview the client. I was hired by defense. I think this gives the plaintiff VE an undue advantage to counter any statements I may make in my report. If I state that the claimant was observed to sit comfortably during the interview, the plaintiff VE could state in her own report that "Client was observed to be in significant pain during her interview with Ms. Brown".
I asked the defense attorney if the plaintiff VE had the right to attend my meeting with the client. The defense attorney said he thought she did.
I don't see how this is permissable, and would appreciate any opinions on this. Thanks.
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Jill S. Brown, MS, CRC, LRC, CCM
Vocational Consultant
PO Box 1052
Acton, MA 01720
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