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Pierce v. Colvin

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA EASTERN DIVISION
May 23, 2014
Case No. EDCV 13-750 AJW (C.D. Cal. May. 23, 2014)

Summary

stating that "[e]ven when not entitled to controlling weight, 'treating source medical opinions are still entitled to deference and must be weighed' in light of the length of the treatment relationship; the frequency of examination; the nature and extent of the treatment relationship; the supportability of the diagnosis; consistency with other evidence in the record; and the area of specialization."

Summary of this case from Coffman v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.

Opinion

Case No. EDCV 13-750 AJW

05-23-2014

VENUS VELONIS PIERCE, Plaintiff, v. CAROLYN W. COLVIN, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Defendant.


JUDGMENT

IT IS ADJUDGED that defendant's decision is reversed, and the case is remanded for further administrative proceedings consistent with the memorandum of decision.

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ANDREW J. WISTRICH

United States Magistrate Judge


Summaries of

Pierce v. Colvin

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA EASTERN DIVISION
May 23, 2014
Case No. EDCV 13-750 AJW (C.D. Cal. May. 23, 2014)

stating that "[e]ven when not entitled to controlling weight, 'treating source medical opinions are still entitled to deference and must be weighed' in light of the length of the treatment relationship; the frequency of examination; the nature and extent of the treatment relationship; the supportability of the diagnosis; consistency with other evidence in the record; and the area of specialization."

Summary of this case from Coffman v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.

stating that "[e]ven when not entitled to controlling weight... 'medical opinions are still entitled to deference and must be weighed'" in light of " the length of the treatment relationship; the frequency of examination; the nature and extent of the treatment relationship; the supportability of the diagnosis; consistency with other evidence in the record; and the area of specialization."

Summary of this case from Farnsworth v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec.

stating that "[e]ven when not entitled to controlling weight, "treating source medical opinions are still entitled to deference and must be weighed" in light of the length of the treatment relationship; the frequency of examination; the nature and extent of the treatment relationship; the supportability of the diagnosis; consistency with other evidence in the record; and the area of specialization"

Summary of this case from Fanlo v. Berryhill

stating that "[e]ven when not entitled to controlling weight, 'treating source medical opinions are still entitled to deference and must be weighed' in light of the length of the treatment relationship; the frequency of examination; the nature and extent of the treatment relationship; the supportability of the diagnosis; consistency with other evidence in the record; and the area of specialization."

Summary of this case from Overton v. Berryhill

stating that "[e]ven when not entitled to controlling weight, 'treating source medical opinions are still entitled to deference and must be weighed' in light of the length of the treatment relationship; the frequency of examination; the nature and extent of the treatment relationship; the supportability of the diagnosis; consistency with other evidence in the record; and the area of specialization."

Summary of this case from Khavarian v. Colvin

stating that "[e]ven when not entitled to controlling weight, 'treating source medical opinions are still entitled to deference and must be weighed'" in light of " the length of the treatment relationship; the frequency of examination; the nature and extent of the treatment relationship; the supportability of the diagnosis; consistency with other evidence in the record; and the area of specialization."

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Case details for

Pierce v. Colvin

Case Details

Full title:VENUS VELONIS PIERCE, Plaintiff, v. CAROLYN W. COLVIN, Acting Commissioner…

Court:UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA EASTERN DIVISION

Date published: May 23, 2014

Citations

Case No. EDCV 13-750 AJW (C.D. Cal. May. 23, 2014)

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