Opinion ID: 3013796
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Heading: Car Accident - February 1993

Text: Following an automobile accident in February 1993, Leech was hospitalized for chest tightness and dizziness. His chemistry profile was normal, except for high cholesterol and triglyceride and his cardiac enzymes were negative. His brain CT scan was normal. His discomfort was characterized as “atypical.” Upon discharge, a stress test showed “[e]xcellent” functional capacity, with a performance at 15.1 METS. Tr. 246. Leech then returned to work. In July 1993, he was hospitalized for chest discomfort after being stopped for drunk driving. A cardiac catheterization showed “[m]ild” left ventricular dysfunction. Tr. 286. His symptoms were found to be non-cardiac in origin. He was discharged without physical restrictions other than to cease smoking and drinking alcohol.