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269 citation events (44 in the last 25 years) across 22 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Barbara S.K. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security (iand, 2026-03-30)
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discussed Cited "see" Barbara S.K. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security
N.D. Iowa · 2026 · signal: accord · confidence high
When evaluating a claimant’s subjective complaints, the ALJ must consider the factors set forth in Polaski v. Heckler: “(1) the claimant’s daily activities; (2) the duration, frequency and intensity of the pain; (3) dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (4) precipitating and aggravating factors; and (5) functional restrictions.”10 5 See 20 C.F.R. § 416.1481 . 6 Grindley v. Kijakazi, 9 F.4th 622, 627 (8th Cir. 2021); accord 42 U.S.C. § 405 (g). 7 Kirby v. Astrue, 500 F.3d 705, 707 (8th Cir. 2007). 8 Naber v. Shalala, 22 F.3d 186, 188 (8th Cir. 1994). 9 Robinson v. Sul…
cited Cited "see" Quinn S. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security
N.D. Iowa · 2026 · signal: accord · confidence high
See AR 1749. 13 Black v. Apfel, 143 F.3d 383, 386 (8th Cir. 1998); accord Polaski, 739 F.2d 1320, 1321-22 (8th Cir. 1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 (1986), reinstated, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir. 1986).
discussed Cited "see" Draeger v. Commissioner of Social Security
N.D. Iowa · 2025 · signal: accord · confidence high
Reg. 44667 , 44671 (Aug. 26, 2019) (guidance from Social Security Administration provides that when evaluating functional limitations from headaches, “[c]onsistency and supportability between reported symptoms and objective medical evidence is key in assessing the RFC”). 13 Black v. Apfel, 143 F.3d 383, 386 (8th Cir. 1998); accord Polaski, 739 F.2d 1320, 1321-22 (8th Cir. 1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 (1986), reinstated, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir. 1986).
discussed Cited "see" Hannah v. Commissioner of Social Security
N.D. Iowa · 2024 · signal: accord · confidence high
When evaluating a claimant’s subjective complaints— including pain or nervousness—the ALJ must consider the factors set forth in Polaski v. Heckler: “(1) the claimant’s daily activities; (2) the duration, frequency and intensity of the pain; (3) dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (4) precipitating and aggravating factors; and (5) functional restrictions.”26 “Other relevant factors include the claimant’s relevant work history and the absence of objective medical evidence to support the complaints.”27 The ALJ may not discredit the claimant’s allegations ba…
discussed Cited "see" Widener v. Commissioner of Social Security
N.D. Iowa · 2024 · signal: accord · confidence high
The ALJ summarized the medical evidence, commenting that Plaintiff received minimal treatment for her conditions—medication management and no referrals to any specialists.30 AR 17- 26 See DOT 075.364-010 (Nurse, General Duty). 27 See AR 36-37. 28 When evaluating the credibility of a claimant’s subjective complaints, the ALJ must consider: “(1) the claimant’s daily activities; (2) the duration, frequency and intensity of the pain; (3) dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (4) precipitating and aggravating factors; and (5) functional restrictions.” Black v. Apfel, 143 …
discussed Cited "see" Katzenmeier v. Commissioner of Social Security
N.D. Iowa · 2021 · signal: accord · confidence high
Handling and Fingering When evaluating the credibility of a claimant’s subjective complaints—including pain or nervousness—the ALJ must consider the factors set forth in Polaski v. Heckler: “(1) the claimant’s daily activities; (2) the duration, frequency and intensity of the pain; (3) dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (4) precipitating and aggravating factors; and (5) functional restrictions.” Black v. Apfel, 143 F.3d 383, 386 (8th Cir. 1998); accord Polaski, 739 F.2d 1320, 1321-22 (8th Cir. 1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 (1986), reinstated,7 804 F.2d 456 (8th …
discussed Cited "see" Dowden v. Commissioner of Social Security
N.D. Iowa · 2020 · signal: accord · confidence high
A. Subjective Complaints When evaluating the credibility of a claimant’s subjective complaints—including pain or nervousness—the ALJ must consider the factors set forth in Polaski v. Heckler: “(1) the claimant’s daily activities; (2) the duration, frequency and intensity of the pain; (3) dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (4) precipitating and aggravating factors; and (5) functional restrictions.” Black v. Apfel, 143 F.3d 383, 386 (8th Cir. 1998); accord Polaski, 739 F.2d 1320, 1321-22 (8th Cir. 1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 (1986), reinstated,5 804 F.2d 456 (8t…
discussed Cited "see" Purvis v. Commissioner of Social Security
N.D. Iowa · 2020 · signal: accord · confidence high
When evaluating the credibility of a claimant’s subjective complaints, the ALJ must consider the factors set forth in Polaski v. Heckler: “(1) the claimant's daily activities; (2) the duration, frequency and intensity of the pain; (3) dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (4) precipitating and aggravating factors; and (5) functional restrictions.” Black v. Apfel, 143 F.3d 383, 386 (8th Cir. 1998); accord Polaski, 739 F.2d 1320 , 1321–22 (8th Cir. 1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 (1986), reinstated, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir. 1986).
discussed Cited "see" Crowley v. Commissioner of Social Security
N.D. Iowa · 2020 · signal: accord · confidence high
When evaluating the credibility of a claimant’s subjective complaints— including pain—the ALJ must consider the factors set forth in Polaski v. Heckler: “(1) the claimant’s daily activities; (2) the duration, frequency and intensity of the pain; (3) dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (4) precipitating and aggravating factors; and (5) functional restrictions.” Black v. Apfel, 143 F.3d 383, 386 (8th Cir. 1998); accord Polaski, 739 F.2d 1320, 1321-22 (8th Cir. 1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 (1986), reinstated,6 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir. 1986).
discussed Cited "see" O'Connell v. Commissioner of Social Security
N.D. Iowa · 2019 · signal: accord · confidence high
A. Subjective Complaints When evaluating the credibility of a claimant’s subjective complaints—including pain or nervousness—the ALJ must consider the factors set forth in Polaski v. Heckler: “(1) the claimant’s daily activities; (2) the duration, frequency and intensity of the pain; (3) dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (4) precipitating and aggravating factors; and (5) functional restrictions.” Black v. Apfel, 143 F.3d 383, 386 (8th Cir. 1998); accord Polaski, 739 F.2d 1320, 1321-22 (8th Cir. 1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 (1986), reinstated, 9 804 F.2d 456 (8…
discussed Cited "see" Britton v. Astrue (2×)
D. Minnesota · 2008 · signal: see · confidence high
See 739 F.2d 1320, 1322 (8th Cir. 1984) (vacated on other grounds by Bowen v. Polaski, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 (1986)). 4 The ALJ discounted the credibility of Britton’s statements based on (1) the objective medical record, including numerous instances in which Britton denied experiencing any pain at all and evidence from medical sources opining that Britton’s concentration was limited to only a moderate degree; (2) the amount and frequency of Britton’s everyday activities was inconsistent with his claims of debilitating pain, depression, and an inability to conce…
discussed Cited "see" Hyatt v. Apfel
4th Cir. · 1999 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hyatt v. Bowen, 476 U.S. 1167 (1986); Hyatt v. Heckler, 757 F.2d 1455 (4th Cir. 1985) (Hyatt I); Hyatt v. Heckler , 807 F.2d 376 (4th Cir. 1986) (Hyatt II); Hyatt v. Sullivan, 899 F.2d 329 (4th Cir. 1990) (Hyatt III); and Hyatt v. Shalala, 6 F.3d 250 (4th Cir. 1993) (Hyatt IV). 1 3 The history of this litigation has been set out in some detail in our previous opinions, and we will not repeat it here.
discussed Cited "see" Hyatt v. Apfel, Commissioner (2×)
4th Cir. · 1999 · signal: see · confidence high
See Hyatt v. Bowen, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2886 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 (1986); Hyatt v. Heckler, 757 F.2d 1455 (4th Cir.1985) (Hyatt I); Hyatt v. Heckler, 807 F.2d 376 (4th Cir.1986) (Hyatt II); Hyatt v. Sullivan, 899 F.2d 329 (4th Cir.1990) (Hyatt III); and Hyatt v. Shalala, 6 F.3d 250 (4th Cir.1993) (Hyatt IV). 1 The history of this litigation has been set out in some detail in our previous opinions, and we will not repeat it here.
discussed Cited "see" Jones v. Callahan 1 (2×)
8th Cir. · 1997 · signal: see · confidence high
See Bowen v. Polaski, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 (1986).
discussed Cited "see" Hershel Jones, Jr. v. Shirley Chater (2×)
8th Cir. · 1997 · signal: see · confidence high
See Bowen v. Polaski, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 (1986).
discussed Cited "see" Garnet Morse v. Donna E. Shalala, 1 Secretary of Health and Human Services of the United States (2×)
8th Cir. · 1994 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaski v. Heckler, 739 F.2d 1320, 1322 , supplemented, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 , adhered to on remand, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 482 U.S. 927 , 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987). .
discussed Cited "see" Hal E. Totz v. Louis W. Sullivan, Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services (2×)
8th Cir. · 1992 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaski v. Heckler, 739 F.2d 1320, 1322 (8th Cir.) (putting forth the factors on which to focus in determining the credibility of a claimant’s assertion of disabling pain), supplemented, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 (1986), adhered to on remand, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 482 U.S. 927 , 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987).
discussed Cited "see" Russell v. Sullivan (2×)
E.D. Mo. · 1991 · signal: see · confidence high
See, Polaski v. Heckler, 739 F.2d 1320 (order), supplemented, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 , adhered to on remand, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 482 U.S. 927 , 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987).
examined Cited "see" Caleb J. TRUAX, Appellant, v. Otis R. BOWEN, Secretary of Health and Human Services of the United States, Appellee (4×)
8th Cir. · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaski v. Heckler, 585 F.Supp. 1004, 1011-1013, 1016, 1018-1019 (D.Minn.), dismissed, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated and remanded on other grounds, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 , reinstated, 804 F.2d 456 (1986), cert denied, --- U.S. ----, 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987). 29 Third, in Rush we noted that the regulations governing terminations "simply do not say what the Secretary says they mean.
discussed Cited "see" Odie DOUGLAS, Appellant, v. Otis R. BOWEN, M.D., Secretary of Health and Human Services, Appellee
8th Cir. · 1987 · signal: see · confidence high
See Herbert v. Heckler, 783 F.2d 128, 130 (8th Cir.1986) (interpreting Polaski v. Heckler, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated and remanded on other grounds, — U.S. -, 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 , reinstated, 804 F.2d 456 (1986), cert. denied, — U.S. -, 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987)).
examined Cited "see, e.g." Wigg v. Chater (4×)
N.D. Iowa · 1995 · signal: see also · confidence low
Hinchey v. Shalala, 29 F.3d 428, 432 (8th Cir.1994); see also Bishop v. Sullivan, 900 F.2d 1259, 1262 (8th Cir.1990) (citing Polaski v. Heckler, 739 F.2d 1320, 1322 , supplemented, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 adhered to on remand, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 482 U.S. 927 , 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987)).
examined Cited "see, e.g." Derrig v. Chater (4×)
N.D. Iowa · 1995 · signal: see also · confidence low
Hinchey v. Shalala, 29 F.3d 428, 432 (8th Cir.1994); see also Bishop v. Sullivan, 900 F.2d 1259, 1262 (8th Cir.1990) (citing Polaski v. Heckler, 739 F.2d 1320, 1322 , supplemented, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 adhered to on remand, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 482 U.S. 927 , 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987)).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Alverio v. Chater (2×)
N.D. Iowa · 1995 · signal: see also · confidence low
Hinchey v. Shalala, 29 F.3d 428, 432 (8th Cir.1994); see also Bishop v. Sullivan, 900 F.2d 1259, 1262 (8th Cir.1990) (citing Polaski v. Heckler, 739 F.2d 1320, 1322 , supplemented, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 , adhered to on remand, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir.1986), cert. denied 482 U.S. 927 , 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987)).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Barry v. Shalala (2×)
N.D. Iowa · 1995 · signal: see also · confidence low
Hinchey v. Shalala, 29 F.3d 428, 432 (8th Cir.1994); see also Bishop v. Sullivan, 900 F.2d 1259, 1262 (8th Cir.1990) (citing Polaski v. Heckler, 739 F.2d 1320 (order), supplemented, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 , adhered to on remand, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir.1986), cert, denied, 482 U.S. 927 , 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987)).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Norng v. Shalala (2×)
N.D. Iowa · 1995 · signal: see also · confidence low
Hinchey v. Shalala, 29 F.3d 428, 432 (8th Cir.1994); see also Bishop v. Sullivan, 900 F.2d 1259, 1262 (8th Cir.1990) (citing Polaski v. Heckler, 739 F.2d 1320 (order), supplemented, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 adhered to on remand, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir.1986), cert, denied, 482 U.S. 927 , 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987)).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Simons v. Sullivan (2×)
8th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see also · confidence low
An AU may disregard a claimant’s allegation of pain if, based on consideration of all the evidence, the AU “explicitly discredits allegations of pain for a legally sufficient reason.” Millbrook v. Heckler, 780 F.2d 1371, 1373-74 (8th Cir.1985); see also Polaski v. Heckler, 739 F.2d 1320, 1321-22 , supplemented, 751 F.2d 943 (8th Cir.1984), vacated, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 (1986), adhered to on remand, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir.1986), cert. denied, 482 U.S. 927 , 107 S.Ct. 3211 , 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Simons v. Sullivan (2×)
8th Cir. · 1990 · signal: see also · confidence low
"Where a non-exertional impairment does so limit the claimant, the Secretary can only carry his burden through use of a vocational expert who can realistically appraise available work that can be performed by the claimant, given his existing abilities." Talbott, 821 F.2d at 515 . 22 An ALJ may disregard a claimant's allegation of pain if, based on consideration of all the evidence, the ALJ "explicitly discredits allegations of pain for a legally sufficient reason." Millbrook v. Heckler, 780 F.2d 1371, 1373-74 (8th Cir.1985); see also Polaski v. Heckler, 739 F.2d 1320, 1321-22 , supplemented, 7…
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Robert T. HUSTON, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Otis R. BOWEN, M.D., Secretary of Health and Human Services, Defendant-Appellant (2×)
10th Cir. · 1988 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Polaski v. Heckler, 751 F.2d 943, 948 (8th Cir.1984), vacated and remanded on other grounds, 476 U.S. 1167 , 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 (1986).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Rosa Lee BROWN, Appellant, v. Otis R. BOWEN, M.D., Secretary of Health and Human Services, Appellee
8th Cir. · 1987 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Polaski v. Heckler, 751 F.2d 943, 948 (8th Cir.1984) [vacated and remanded, — U.S.-, 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 (1986), reinstated, 804 F.2d 456 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, — U.S. -, 107 S.Ct. 3211, 96 L.Ed.2d 698 (1987) ]; Layton v. Heckler, 726 F.2d 440, 442 (8th Cir.1984); Ragsdale v. Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 623 F.2d 528, 530 (8th Cir.1980).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." In Re James Sebben
8th Cir. · 1987 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Polaski v. Heckler, 751 F.2d 943, 951 (8th Cir.1984) (citing Mental Health Ass'n of Minnesota v. Heckler, 720 F.2d 965, 969 (8th Cir.1983)), vacated and remanded, --- U.S. ----, 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 (1986), reinstated, 804 F.2d 456 .
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Sebben v. Brock
8th Cir. · 1987 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Polaski v. Heckler, 751 F.2d 943, 951 (8th Cir.1984) (citing Mental Health Ass’n of Minnesota v. Heckler, 720 F.2d 965, 969 (8th Cir.1983)), vacated and remanded, — U.S.-, 106 S.Ct. 2885 , 90 L.Ed.2d 974 (1986), reinstated, 804 F.2d 456 .
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Hyatt
v.
Bowen, Secretary of Health and Human Services
No. 85-474.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Jun 9, 1986.
476 U.S. 1167
Cited by 15 opinions  |  Published

C. A. 4th Cir. Certiorari granted, judgment vacated, and case remanded for further consideration in light of Bowen v. City of New York, ante, p. 467.