220.14—Weighing of evidence.
(a) Factors which support greater weight.
Evidence will generally be given more weight if it meets one or more of the following criteria:
(1)
The residual functional capacity evaluation is based upon functional objective tests with high validity and reliability;
(2)
The medical evidence shows multiple impairments which have a cumulative effect on the employee's residual functional capacity;
(5)
There exists consistent history of conditions between treating physicians and other health care providers.
(b) Factors which support lesser weight.
Evidence will generally be given lesser weight if it meets one or more of the following criteria:
(4)
There is evidence of poor compliance with treatment regimen, keeping appointments, or cooperating with treatment;
(5)
There is evidence of exam findings which is indicative of exaggerated or potential malingering response;
(7)
The evidence consists of imaging findings which are nonspecific and largely present in the general population;
(8)
The evidence consists of a residual functional capacity evaluation which is supported by limited objective data without consideration for functional capacity testing.