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inlawrev-2813	Ruppert, Michael G.	Developments in Social Security Law	1989	18	.pdf	application/pdf	7381	357	53	Since the Act requires a claimant to prove that his physical or mental impairment results from anatomical, physiological, or psychological abnormalities which are demonstrable by medically acceptable cHnical and laboratory diagnostic techniques,'^ claimants alleging disabling pain were often denied benefits because of a lack of objective medical evidence substantiating their subjective symp- toms. The court cited, for ex- ample, that persistent attempts to find relief for pain, which would be reflected in medical records; willingness to try any prescribed treatment, also reflected in the medical records; regular use of crutches or a cane, which is observable; regular contact with a doctor, which, again, is verifiable by medical records; limitation of daily activities; and, frequent use of pain medications, are all behaviors that the decisionmaker can consider, among many others, in evaluating a claimant's allegations of disabling pain.	cache/inlawrev-2813.pdf	txt/inlawrev-2813.txt