Opinion ID: 3013796
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: Consultative Examination

Text: In March 1997, Consultative Examiner, Dr. Macy Levine, evaluated Leech. Leech reported to Dr. Levine that he had irregular chest tightness, but did not report palpitations. He said that Nitroglycerin helped, and that he was able to play golf and tennis. With regard to cognitive function, Leech reported short-term memory problems. He did not mention the effect of Dr. Smith-Seemiller’s cognitive strategies. Dr. Levine diagnosed coronary artery disease with chest pain, probable early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, post traumatic headaches with memory loss, and 7 depression. Dr. Levine concluded that Leech could do a wide range of sedentary and light work, with the need to avoid stress, involving standing/walking less than two hours in an eight-hour workday and that he had no limitation in lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, or doing postural and physical functions. Dr. Levine also found that “[i]n addition he may have a significant depression that interferes with his ability to function in various capacities.” Tr. 819.