§410.472 Consultative examinations.

Upon reasonable notice of the time and place thereof, any individual filing a claim alleging to be totally disabled due to pneumoconiosis shall present himself for and submit to reasonable physical examinations or tests, at the expense of the Administration, by a physician or other professional or technical source designated by the Administration or the State agency authorized to make determinations as to disability. If any such individual fails or refuses to present himself for any examination or test, such failure or refusal, unless the Administration determines that there is good cause therefor, may be a basis for determining that such individual is not totally disabled. Religious or personal scruples against medical examination or test shall not excuse an individual from presenting himself for a medical examination or test. Any claimant may request that such test be performed by a physician or other professional or technical source of his choice, the reasonable expense of which shall be borne by the Administration (see §410.240(h)). However, granting such request does not preclude the Administration from requiring that additional or supplemental tests be conducted by a physician or other professional or technical source designated by the Administration.