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BOWEN v. YUCKERT

No. 85-1409.

482 U.S. 137 (1987)

107 S.Ct. 2287

96 L.Ed.2d 119

BOWEN, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES v. YUCKERT

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 8, 1987

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edwin S. Kneedler argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Fried, Assistant Attorney General Willard, and Deputy Solicitor General Wallace.

Carole F. Grossman argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief were James A. Douglas and Peter Komlos-Hrobsky.*

JUSTICE POWELL delivered the opinion of the Court.

The question in this case is whether the Secretary of Health and Human Services may deny a claim for Social Security disability benefits on the basis of a determination that the claimant does not suffer from a medically severe impairment that significantly limits the claimant's ability to perform basic work activities.

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Title II of the Social Security Act...

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