Lay evidence given at a high level of generality, while providing some corroboration for an applicant in a serious injury application, is not capable of displacing a view of the applicant formed by the judge when regard is had to the whole of the evidence. Medical and lay evidence that is to a significant extent dependent upon acceptance of the applicant's account of complaints does not compel a finding of serious injury where the judge has made adverse credit findings.
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