Evidence-Based Medical Opinions That Win Disability and Veterans’ Appeals.
Board-certified physiatrist providing independent medical evaluations, nexus opinions, and C&P rebuttals for legal teams nationwide.
Services Snapshot
| Service | Description | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Medical Opinions | Objective, peer-reviewed, evidence-based analyses. | 7 business days |
| C&P Exam Rebuttals | Structured impeachment of flawed VA examinations. | 7 business days |
| Nexus Statements | Pathophysiologically supported service-connection opinions. | 7 business days |
| Expert Consulting | Collaboration with law firms to clarify complex medical issues. | As scheduled |
Reports are concise, defensible, and anchored in peer-reviewed literature and legal precedent.
Request Case ReviewWhy Law Firms Choose Dr. Fridman
Key Differentiators
- Deep clinical and medico-legal expertise
- Structured, citation-based reasoning
- Clear, concise, and defensible writing
- Nationwide availability & HIPAA-aware communication
- Typical turnaround within 7 business days
Our Process
- Intro call → scope + quote
- Records reviewed after secure transfer
- Draft report within 7 business days
- Attorney Q&A → final signed PDF
About Dr. Fred Fridman, D.O.
Dr. Fred Fridman is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) with over a decade of experience evaluating complex neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions.
Since 2014, he has completed more than 11,000 disability and veterans’ compensation examinations and leads Maine’s largest post-acute physician group.
Veterans & Legal Expertise
- Independent Medical Examiner for VA and DDS
- Specializes in nexus determinations and exam rebuttals
- Provides legally coherent and evidence-driven opinions
Philosophy of Work
"Objective. Evidence-Driven. Legally Coherent. My reports merge medical precision with legal literacy—each one designed to stand up to cross-examination."
Partnering with Law Firms Nationwide
Scope of Work
- Medical opinions supporting VA, SSA, and private disability appeals
- Expert rebuttals of C&P or IME reports
- Literature-based medical research for case support
Collaboration Model
- Case assignment via email intake or secure message
- 7-day turnaround for draft report
- Attorney Q&A option before final sign-off
Compliance
- All communications TLS-encrypted and HIPAA-aware
- No PHI collected via website form
- Secure record exchange arranged after initial contact
Expert Insights on VA Disability & Medical-Legal Strategy
Evidence-based guidance from a board-certified physiatrist with 11,000+ disability evaluations
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Don't just appeal a bad C&P exam—dissect it. Learn the five most common errors examiners make and how to defeat them with a strong, evidence-based medical rebuttal.
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The VA standard is equipoise. Stop letting C&P examiners demand certainty you don't need. Learn what makes a nexus opinion truly probative.
Read Full ArticleThe PM&R Advantage in TBI & Musculoskeletal Claims
When the case isn't just about an injury, but about its real-world impact, it's time to call in a different kind of expert. Discover the physiatrist advantage.
Read Full ArticleCheckmate: How to Use Peer-Reviewed Literature to Systematically Impeach a Flawed Medical Opinion
Your expert's opinion is strong. Your expert's opinion armed with a stack of medical journals is unbeatable.
Read Full Article"Just the Facts": How Attorneys Can Prepare a Case File for a Medical Expert to Ensure a Winning Opinion
A medical expert's opinion is only as good as the evidence they review. Here's how to hand them a scalpel, not a sledgehammer.
Read Full ArticleThe Art of Impeachment: Reonal and Nieves-Rodriguez
A flawed C&P opinion isn't just wrong—it's legally insufficient. Learn how to use key court cases to defeat bad exams.
Read Full ArticleSilent Records, Valid Claim: Winning with Delayed-Onset Symptoms
Your veteran's service records are silent, but your case is not. Learn the medical and legal strategy for delayed-onset conditions.
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Key Information
Turnaround: Reports typically delivered within 7 business days of complete record receipt.
Availability: Nationwide availability via secure virtual consulting.