In a medical malpractice case, in what circumstances will the claimant's pain and suffering be considered in the context of a diagnosis for chronic fatigue syndrome?
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The following excerpt is from Hall v. Astrue, NO.: 1: 10cv0160 DLB (E.D. Cal. 2010):
In cases such as this, where subjective symptoms are relevant to the medical diagnosis, a claimant's accounts of pain must be carefully considered. Reddick v. Chater, 157 F. 3d 715, 725-26 (9th Cir. 1998) (discussing subjective complaints in context of diagnosis for chronic fatigue syndrome).
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