In considering the medical and factual evidence, OWCP will weigh the
probative value of the attending physician's report, any second opinion
physician's report, any other medical reports, or any other evidence in
the file. If OWCP determines that the medical evidence supporting one
conclusion is more consistent, logical, and well-reasoned than evidence
supporting a contrary conclusion, OWCP will use the conclusion that is
supported by the weight of the medical evidence as the basis for
awarding or denying further benefits. If medical reports that are
equally well-reasoned support inconsistent determinations of an issue
under consideration, OWCP will direct the employee to undergo a referee
examination to resolve the issue. The results of the referee examination
will be given special weight in determining the issue.
