Opinion ID: 4535028
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Dr. Maqbool

Text: Based on his own diagnosis of ADHD, Dr. Taylor’s neuropsychological examination, and the results of an MRI and EKG, Dr. Maqbool opined, without any explanation, that R.M.B. had three “extreme” and three “marked” limitations in the six domains of functioning. The ALJ gave Dr. Maqbool’s opinion “less weight” because it is “not fully supported by [R.M.B.’s] school records, and [it is] inconsistent with the medical expert testimony.” Aplt. App., Vol. 2 at 34. We disagree that the ALJ erred when he assigned less weight to Dr. Maqbool’s opinion. 13 First, Dr. Maqbool’s opinion is not supported by his only treatment note in the record, when, in December 2014, he assessed R.M.B. with symptoms of ADHD, but otherwise found no joint pain, gait abnormalities, or strength deficits. Although Dr. Maqbool re-tested R.M.B. in October 2015, and diagnosed her with ADHD, none of his testing is part of the record. 7 Second, Dr. Maqbool relied on a neuropsychological examination and MRI and EKG for his opinion. But Dr. Taylor found that R.M.B. did not meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, and R.M.B.’s MRI and EKG were normal. Third, Dr. Maqbool’s opinion is inconsistent with the record taken as a whole. In this regard, Bridges complains that the ALJ “certainly failed to note [that Dr. Maqbool’s opinion is] supported by, and [is] supportive of, findings and opinions from [Dr. Ray], the Commissioner’s own consultative examiner.” Aplt. Opening Br. at 22. But Dr. Ray’s and Dr. Maqbool’s reports do not support each other. Although Dr. Ray opined that R.M.B. had some physical limitations, such as how much weight she could lift or how long she could stand or sit without a break, he never expressed or suggested, in any way, that R.M.B. had limitations in her ability to acquire and use information, attend to and complete tasks, or interact and relate to others. 7 In October 2015, Dr. Maqbool wrote a letter addressed to whom it may concern that said nothing more than that R.M.B. was being followed for ADHD, among other diagnoses. 14