340 F. Supp. 2d 285 - Beckles v. Barnhart’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “First, the Commissioner must determine whether the claimant is doing substantial gainful work. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1520 (b). Second, if the claimant is not doing substantial gainful work, the Commissioner must then determine whether he or she has a “severe impairment.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1520 (c). Third, if a severe impairment exists, the Commissioner must next consider medical evidence to determine if the claimant has an impairment listed in Appendix 1 of the regulations. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1520 (d). Fourth, if the claimant does not have a listed impairment, the Commissioner must analyze whether the impairment prevents the claimant from doing his or her past work. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1520 (e). Finally, if the claimant cannot perform past work, the Commissioner must determine whether the impairment prevents him or her from doing any other work. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1520 (f). If so, the Commissioner must find the claimant disabled.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Lámar v. Barnhart