Galm v. Eaton Corporation - Northern District of Iowa

Record at 001359.
to the effects of her chronic pain. The mental health providers
at the Mayo Clinic, in December 2000, did believe her
symptoms warranted a diagnosis of major depression but there
were no reports of impairments in cognitive functioning or
other symptoms that would preclude Ms. Galm from working,
from a psychological perspective. Ms. Galm is estimated to
have a GAF of 65, which suggests mild symptoms that are
likely to be transient in nature and are unlikely to preclude an
individual from being able to perform work.
Finally, Dr. Mazal, an internal medicine specialist, concluded that his review of
Galm’s medical record indicated that Galm did not show evidence of a functional
impairment which would preclude her from working:
Record at 001354.
[T]he documentation provided for review does not show
evidence of a functional impairment that would preclude work
based upon the diagnosis of migraine syndrome and
Fibromyalgia. Specifically, there is no objective evidence in
the medical records for any significant impairment of the
musculoskeletal system or the neurological system. Although
it is well documented in the records that the claimant suffers
from a decreased range of motion of the cervical and thoracic
spine, there is no objective evidence of any significant
impairment of reflexes or motor strength. Her gait is described
as normal. Although the claimant does have migraine
headaches which she claims are associated with nausea and
vomiting, there is no objective evidence in the majority of
emergency room or clinic visits to indicate that she was
observed to be vomiting, nor is there any objective evidence of
dehydration or a significant electrolyte abnormality to support
the premise. It is unclear from these records whether or not the
claimant has migraine syndrome alone, or is concomitantly
experiencing rebound headaches complicated by depression
and/or narcotic dependence.
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