491 F. Supp. 2d 347 - Hogan v. Astrue’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “First, the ALJ must consider whether the claimant has a medically determinable impairment which could reasonably be expected to produce the pain or •symptoms alleged by the claimant. Second, if the ALJ determines that the claimant is impaired, he then must evaluate the intensity, persistence, and limit ing effects of the claimant’s symptoms. If the claimant’s statements about his symptoms are not substantiated by objective medical evidence, the ALJ must make a finding as to the claimant’s credibility.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Brown v. Colvin

2. “the RFC assessment must include a narrative discussion describing how the evidence supports each conclusion, citing specific medical facts (e.g., laboratory findings) and nonmedical evidence (e.g., daily activities, observations).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Martinez v. Colvin

3. “Melville v. Apfel , 198 F.3d 45 , 52 (2d Cir. 1999).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Martinez v. Colvin