Judge's Denial of PTD Supported by Substantial Evidence

A judge did not err by denying permanent total disability benefits based on credibility determinations regarding two of the claimant's key experts, an appellate court ruled.The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District opted not to disturb an administrative judge's determinations that a vocational rehabilitation expert's and an examining physician's opinions had credibility issues. The appellate court opinion noted that because the two experts were the only ones who recommended permanent total disability.The appeals judges concluded that the credibility determinations were sup...