Weatherbee v. Astrue’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “The first step considers whether the applicant is engaging in substantial gainful activity. The second step evaluates whether an alleged physical or mental impairment is severe, medically determinable, and meets a durational requirement. The third step compares the impairment to a list of impairments that are considered conclusively disabling. If the impairment meets or equals one of the listed impairments, then the applicant is considered disabled; if the im pairment does not meet or equal a listed impairment, then the evaluation continues. The fourth step assesses an applicant’s residual functional capacity (RFC) and ability to engage in past relevant work. If an applicant can engage in past relevant work, [she] is not disabled. The fifth step assesses the applicant’s RFC, as well as [her] age, education, and work experience to determine whether the applicant can engage in other work. If the applicant can engage in other work, [she] is not disabled.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Passig v. Colvin · Hunt v. Astrue