The employee returns two weeks later and states that he is feeling better but is still experiencing discomfort. Nevertheless, the physician advises him that he can return to work. Because it is a Wednesday, he requests to return to work the following Monday. The physician agrees just to keep him happy, but someone in the office where he works will have to cover for him. Remember, that could be your office and your money lost.
Somebody always pays.
There is a tremendous amount of financial interest in the disability arena. An opposing attorney will likely question the results of any medical report. Matters may be opened or reinvestigated, and decisions changed based on the information provided by the physician. Once a decision is made, the physician can challenge it by writing a supplemental letter to the granting agency. Sometimes these letters are ignored, but sometimes they are taken into consideration.