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3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 17 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Smith v. Bowen.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Smith v. Bowen Anchor
nysd · 1988
green “cannot pick and choose evidence that supports a particular conclusion.” 9
2 Ysabel Rosa v. John S. Callahan, Acting Commissioner of Social Security
ca2 · 1999
green “he alj cannot arbitrarily substitute his own judgment for competent medical opinion.” 5
3 Cabibi v. Colvin
nyed · 2014
green “a claimant need not be an invalid to be found disabled.” 3

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