You already know that opinions by independent medical reviewers play a big role in the decision to grant or deny benefits. The independent medical reviewer came to the conclusions made are as important as the conclusion itself. A case issued last week highlights the point.

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While acknowledging that it was a close case, the Ninth Circuit ultimately agreed. The court observed that, under.