832 F. Supp. 2d 243 - Farnham v. Astrue’s Empirical Analysis
2011
Citation profile
Relationships
Applies 28 U.S.C. § 636 · 42 U.S.C. § 405 (§ 205 of the Social Security Act of 1935)
Relies on Richardson v. Perales · Consolidated Edison Co of New York v. National Labor Relations Board · Thomas v. Arn · Heckler v. Campbell · Small v. Secretary of Health & Human Services
Most-quoted passages
The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 7 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.
“'Conversely, the ALJ's obligation to discuss a claimant's obesity alone, or in combination with other impairments, diminishes where evidence in the record indicates the claimant's treating or examining sources did not consider obesity as a significant factor in relation to the claimant's ability to perform work related activities.'”
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority“A. Neuropathy demonstrated by significant and persistent disorganization of motor function in two extremities resulting in sustained disturbance of gross and dexterous movements, or gait and station (see 11.00C); or B. Acidosis occurring at least on the average of once every [two] months documented by appropriate blood chemical tests (pH or PC02 or bicarbonate levels); or C. Retinitis proliferans.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority“and the demands of any past work. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1520 (e), 416.920(e). If the applicant can still perform work he or she has done in the past, the applicant will be denied disability benefits. Id. Finally, if the applicant is unable to perform any past work, the Commissioner will consider the individual's”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majoritye.g. McGee v. Berryhill
How this case has been treated — in progress
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