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3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 193 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 William MORALES, Appellant, v. Kenneth S. APFEL, Commissioner of Social Security.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William MORALES, Appellant, v. Kenneth S. APFEL, Commissioner of Social Security Anchor | green | “a cardinal principle guiding disability determinations is that the alj accord treating physicians' reports great weight, especially 'when their opinions reflect expert judgment based on continuing observation of the patient's condition over a prolonged period of time.” | 114 |
| 2 | Robert L. GILLILAND, Appellant, v. Margaret HECKLER, Secretary of Health and Human Services | green | “not merely a quantitative exercise.” | 61 |
| 3 | Dixon v. Commissioner of Social Security | green | “opinions on disability are not medical opinions and are not given any special significance.” | 18 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment: for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.