Black & Decker Disability Plan v. Nord

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 2003-05-27

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*825 Justice Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the Court. Under a rule adopted by the Commissioner of Social Security, in determining whether a claimant is entitled to Social Security disability benefits, special weight is accorded opinions of the claimant’s treating physician. See <s…

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