Do medical opinions from a treating source affect SSAs determination of disability?
Generally, we give more weight to opinions from your treating sources, since these sources are likely to be the medical professionals most able to provide a detailed, longitudinal picture of your medical impairment. If we find that the opinion is well-supported by objective medical evidence and it is not inconsistent with other substantial evidence in your case record, we will give it controlling weight. We don’t adopt it, we simply give it controlling weight and we rely substantially on it to support our decision of disability.
