364 F.3d at 503. 2. Subjective Symptoms and Credibility When addressing the issue of subjective symptoms, the ALJ recognized that “consideration must be given to subjective allegations.” The ALJ went on to determine that Tuohy’s statements concerning her subjective symptoms were not credible. This finding was based on the inconsistency between Tuohy’s testimony and various medical reports. Specifically, Tuohy stated that she would be unable to work because she is unable to concentrate and she often falls asleep in the middle of conversations. Yet, medical reports show that Tuohy remained alert and mentally clear. In addition, Tuohy was able to concentrate during the hearing and did not fall asleep in the midst of her testimony. See Burns v. Barnhart, 312 F.3d 113, 130-31 (3d Cir. 2002) (<HOLDING>). In fact, one physician, Dr. Thompson, stated
holding in the absence of alj findings supported by specific weighing of the evidence we cannot assess whether relevant evidence adequately supports the aljs conclusion holding that a credibility determination based on among other things a tendency to exaggerate was supported by substantial evidence holding in the absence of alj findings supported by specific weighing of the evidence we cannot assess whether relevant evidence adequately supports the aljs conclusion and thus the aljs unexplained conclusion was beyond meaningful review holding that an aljs decision to discount a subjective claim of drowsiness was supported by substantial evidence where the alj noted among other things that the claimant did not appear drowsy at the hearing holding the alj may discredit complaints of claimant where inconsistencies appear in record