Opinion ID: 2800717
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: standard of review

Text: The ALJ as fact finder, has the sole discretion to determine the quality, , character, and substance of [the] evidence and to draw reasonable inferences from the evidence. Magic Coal Co. v. Fox, 19 S.W.3d 88, 96 (Ky. 2000). In reaching his decision, the ALJ may reject any testimony and believe or disbelieve various parts of the evidence, regardless of whether it comes from the same witness or the same adversary party's total proof. Id. However, when assessing an impairment rating, the ALJ must do so based on medical opinions derived from use of the Fifth Edition of the Guides. See George Humfleet Mobile Homes v. Christman, 125 S.W.3d 288, 289 (Ky. 2004). 8