Your pain, especially Chronic Pain, must be evaluated. It has to be expressed in scientific terms recognized by law. This evaluation must be done by a professional practitioner with specialized training and experience. While this is still a fairly new area of scientific study, the evaluation can be made with acceptable accuracy. When you see a specialist in the field of Chronic Pain, there is often another benefit of great importance to you.
Patients often experience considerable recovery from their discomfort and disability.
John R. Brandes, Ph.D. is a specialist in Chronic Pain. Dr. Brandes has worked in this field for several years. His degree is in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Brandes is a psychologist, not a psychiatrist. He regularly does evaluations in Chronic Pain for doctors, industrial firms, insurance companies, law firms, and individuals who have sought his help on their own.