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Tenth Circuit· 11/24/1987

Luna v. Bowen

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  • 834 F.2d 161

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  • recognizing that “persistent attempts to find relief’ may help assess the credibility of subjective claims of pain
  • holding that one of the factors an ALJ should consider in evaluating allegations of pain is “the possibility that psychological disorders combine with physical problems”
  • observing that “one who needs only aspirin surely feels less pain than the one requiring a much stronger drug”
  • identifying specific factors to be considered in determining whether claimant’s testimony concerning effect of symptoms is credible
  • listing factors ALJ should generally address in assessing credibility of claimant’s allegations of disabling pain
  • noting court’s reliance on claimants’ attempts to find relief for pain and regular contact with a physician

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