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Timestamp: 2019-04-25 07:16:13+00:00

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The medical opinion of the treating physician is to be given substantial deference -- and, if that opinion is not contradicted, complete deference must be given. [citations omitted] The reason for such a rule is clear. The treating physician has had a greater opportunity to examine and observe the patient. Further, as a result of his duty to cure the patient, the treating physician is generally more familiar with the patient's condition than are other physicians. [citation omitted] It is true, however, that the ultimate decision of disability rests with the administrative law judge. Walker v. Secretary of Health and Human Services., 980 F.2d 1066, 1070 (6th Cir. 1992); See also Farris v. Secretary of Health and Human Services., 773 F.2d 85, 90 (6th Cir. 1985); Harris v. Heckler, 756 F.2d 431, 435 (6th Cir.1985); Hurst v. Schewiker, 725 F.2d 53, 55 (6th Cir. 1984); Stamper v. Harris, 650 F.2d 108, 111 (6th Cir. 1981); Branham v. Gardner, 383 F.2d 614, 634 (6th Cir. 1967).

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