Desert Insulations, Inc. v. Industrial Commission

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• recognizing that medical testimony can be so weakened by proof of an inaccurate factual background that it cannot be substantial evidence supporting an award but noting that not every factual inaccuracy will undermine the sufficiency of the opinion
• recognizing that an underlying material factual inaccuracy may undermine medical testimony
• stating that a foundational flaw upon which medical opinion is given can weaken the opinion
• stating that medical testimony can be so weakened by proof of an inaccurate factual background that it cannot be said to constitute substantial evidence to support an award
• stating that medical testimony can be so weakened by proof of an inaccurate factual background that it cannot be 6 TOOLEY v. FRY’S Decision of the Court said to constitute substantial evidence to support an award
• an ALJ may disregard a medical opinion which depends on an incorrect factual background

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