Decision 23929
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A number of CUBs make reference to a general rule that more weight may be given to earlier statements than to later statements made after claimant is advised of disentitlement. That practice was here followed by the Board in relation to the 2 letters from the attending physician. I find no error.
Decision 20194
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The Board has made a finding of fact supported by the evidence; it has also drawn certain negative conclusions as to the credibility of the 2nd medical opinion. The Board preferred the certificate of the 1st physician who had originally examined claimant. This was proper.
Decision 10688
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Faced with expert certificates, self-serving statements and testimony varying in relevance, board must exercise good judgment, consider all the evidence, give all evidence the weight is deserves, sift the evidence and draw conclusions.
