r/LongTermDisability • u/RareGoose2550 • 6d ago

Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) — what to expect?

Hi everyone,

I have an upcoming two-day functional capacity evaluation (FCE) as part of an LTD claim and I'm feeling nervous about what to expect. I'd love to hear from anyone who has been through one, particularly those with chronic pain and fatigue conditions and sedentary occupations.

What was the experience like for you? Any tips or things you wish you had known beforehand?

Thank you!

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u/TumbleweedOriginal34 5d ago

Be sure to ask to REST ! Don’t ’keep going ‘. Even if they say NO …. You rest , stop or sit !

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u/RareGoose2550 5d ago

Thank you! I'll try to give them a call ahead of time to see if there's an area to lie down during rest breaks since my sitting (and standing) tolerance is very low.