Medical record review
Unbiased, expert analysis to identify liability, assess causation, and support litigation strategy.
What to expect from a medical record review with Dr. Rauchman
Dr. Steven H. Rauchman, MD, provides objective, detail-oriented medical record reviews for cases involving traumatic brain injury (TBI), visual impairment, and complex neurological or ophthalmologic concerns.
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Identifies deviations from accepted medical practices
Analyzes provider decision-making and documentation
Evaluates appropriateness of diagnosis and treatment pathways
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Clarifies whether injuries are medically attributable to alleged events
Distinguishes between pre-existing conditions and new trauma
Assesses temporal and clinical links between cause and effect
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Detects gaps, errors, or inconsistencies in documentation
Flags discrepancies between reported symptoms and objective findings
Reviews timeline integrity across multiple providers and facilities
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Legal Strategy Support
Summarizes findings in concise, jury-friendly language
Highlights strengths and weaknesses in medical arguments
Informs discovery, deposition prep, and cross-examination tactics
Types of cases reviewed
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Traumatic brain injury and visual dysfunction
Evaluation of visual symptoms—such as blurred vision, light sensitivity, and double vision—following head trauma, with analysis of whether findings align with the mechanism and timeline of injury
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Blunt eye trauma and orbital injuries
Assessment of ocular trauma, including orbital fractures and globe rupture, with review of care documentation and correlation to reported vision loss or functional limitations
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Optic nerve injury and visual field loss
Review of traumatic or ischemic optic neuropathy, including visual field testing and imaging, to determine causation and extent of lasting vision impairment
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Neurological disorders with ocular symptoms
Analysis of vision impairment linked to conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or brain tumors, with differentiation between central and peripheral causes based on diagnostic findings
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Medication-related visual or neurological effects
Evaluation of visual or neurologic side effects related to prescribed medications, including symptom timing, dosage history, and impact on functional ability
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Disability and workers' compensation evaluations
Objective review of claimed vision loss, comparing reported symptoms with clinical and diagnostic evidence to support impairment ratings or return-to-work determinations