Is a psychiatrist's opinion given greater weight than that of a non-specialist?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Price v. Berryhill, No. 2:15-cv-1287 DB (E.D. Cal. 2017):
6. The opinion of a psychiatrist is generally entitled to greater weight than the opinion of a non-specialist. See Benecke v. Barnhart, 379 F.3d 587, 594 n.4 (9th Cir. 2004) (quoting 20 C.F.R. 404.1527(d)(5)) ("opinion of a specialist about medical issues related to his or her area of specialty'" should be given greater weight).
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Is opinion of a specialist given greater weight than that of a medical professional? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a treating physician's opinion have greater weight than a treating doctor's opinion? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a treating physician's opinion given greater weight than that of a non-treating physician? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a treating doctor's opinion given greater weight than that of a doctor who does not treat the claimant? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a treating doctor's medical opinion given more weight than a non-examining physician's opinion? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the weight given to medical opinions by treating, examining or non-examining professionals? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does an opinion of an examining physician have greater weight than that of a non-examining physician? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What weight should be given to the opinion of a treating source in a medical malpractice case? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the weight given to medical opinions? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the weight given to a medical opinion? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
