Court Opinion

ID: 9493955
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-05 15:24:32.149999+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T17:56:07.833214
License: Public Domain

ROTH, Circuit Judge,
dissenting:
I respectfully dissent. This case presents the not uncommon conflict between treating physician and independent medical examiner. The treating physician has determined that the petitioner is unable to work. The independent medical examiner finds that the objective tests do not substantiate the subjective complaints and that the petitioner is exaggerating. In view of the fact that the Administrative Law Judge credited the testimony of the latter, rather than the former, I am persuaded that the decision is supported by sufficient evidence. I am also concerned by the petitioner’s refusal to permit tests and treatment that would alleviate a ruptured disc if that is indeed his problem. For these reasons, I would affirm the decision of the District Court, upholding the determination of the Administrative Law Judge.