Wright v. Berryhill
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
SUMMARY ORDER
Plaintiff-Appellant Banjalee Wright appeals from the district court’s decision granting the Government’s motion for judgment on pleadings, affirming the Commissioner’s decision denying him social security disability benefits, and dismissing his complaint. We assume the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts, the procedural history of the case, and the issues on appeal.
“We may set aside the Commissioner’s decision only if it is based upon legal error or if the factual findings are not supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole. Substantial evidence is more…
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- Greek v. ColvinCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2015
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