Jones v. Astrue’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “First, the ALJ must decide whether the opinion is entitled to controlling weight. For this, she “must first consider whether the opinion is well-supported by medically acceptable clinical and laboratory diagnostic techniques.” Id. [Watkins v. Barnhart, 350 F.3d 1297 (10th Cir.2003]) at 1300 (internal quotation marks omitted). If it is not, then the opinion is not entitled to controlling weight. If it is, then the ALJ must further determine whether the opinion is “consistent with other substantial evidence in the record.” Id. We have held that an ALJ must make a finding as to whether the physician’s opinion is entitled to controlling weight “so that we can properly review the ALJ’s determination on appeal.” Id.”

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

2. “(1) the length of the treatment relationship and the frequency of examination; (2) the nature and extent of the treatment relationship, including the treatment provided and the kind of examination or testing performed; (3) the degree to which the physician’s opinion is supported by relevant evidence; (4) consistency between the opinion and the record as a whole; (5) whether or not the physician is a specialist in the area upon which an opinion is rendered; and (6) other factors brought to the ALJ’s attention which tend to support or contradict the opinion.”

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