Words are important. Words such as: “can”, “could”, “more likely”, “in my medical opinion”, are not sufficient to establish causal relationship.
Words are important. Words such as: “can”, “could”, “more likely”, “in my medical opinion”, are not sufficient to establish causal relationship. The physician must express his/her opinion in terms of direct or proximate relationship. The physician must explain how the injury produced the change in the body. The physician needs to explain the mechanical process.
(see J.S. and Postal Service July 28, 2014; Docket 13-2022.)