20 C.F.R. § 404.1529

Section 404.1529(c) requires seven symptom factors to be considered in relation to other evidence and conflicts with claimant statements, without requiring discussion of every piece of evidence.

Gauglione v. Acting Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2024-03-29(c)(3)-(4)

The ALJ must consider these factors in relation to other evidence in the record and whether the claimant’s statements conflict with other evidence. ... Nonetheless, an “ALJ need not discuss every piece of evidence if the ALJ’s decision is not a broad rejection and there is enough for us to conclude that the ALJ considered the claimant’s medical condition as a whole.”

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires pain severity to be assessed using daily activities, medication effectiveness, treatment, and other symptom-related functional limitations.

Inks v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2024-04-08(c)(3)

Factors relevant to a claimant’s symptoms include daily activities, types and effectiveness of medications, treatment received to address symptoms, and other factors concerning a claimant’s functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms. See SSR 16-3p, 82 Fed. Reg. 49462, 49465-49466; 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3).

Section 404.1529(c) permits consideration of objective evidence, daily activities, treatment, side effects, and alternative treatment when evaluating subjective reports.

Fetter v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration · filed 2024-05-30(c)

Generally, the ALJ considers the objective medical evidence, daily activities, medical treatments and their side effects, if any, and any alternative treatment. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires pain severity to be evaluated using daily activities, medication effectiveness, treatment, and other symptom-related functional restrictions.

Beaver v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2024-07-31(c)(3)

Factors relevant to a claimant’s symptoms include daily activities, types and effectiveness of medications, treatment received to address symptoms, and other factors concerning a claimant’s functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms. SSR 16-3p, 82 Fed. Reg. at 49465-49466; 20 C.F.R. 404.1529(c)(3).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of seven symptom factors but not analysis of every factor if the relevant evidence is considered.

Stiner v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2024-08-16(c)(3)

The ALJ need not analyze all seven factors, but should show that he considered the relevant evidence.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires an ALJ evaluating subjective symptoms to consider both objective medical evidence and the regulation's nonmedical factors.

CANNON v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY · filed 2024-09-09(c)(3)

In conducting this evaluation, an ALJ must consider the objective medical evidence as well as other evidence relevant to a claimant’s subjective symptoms. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3) (listing the following factors to consider: daily activities; the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of pain or other symptoms; precipitating and aggravating factors; the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication you take or have taken to alleviate pain or other symptoms; treatment, other than medication, currently received or have received for relief of pain or other symptoms; any measures currently used or have used to relieve pain or other symptoms; and other factors concerning your functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) permits an ALJ to consider receipt of unemployment benefits as one factor in assessing symptoms, although unemployment benefits do not by themselves determine the claimant's ability to work.

Woolman v. O'Malley · filed 2024-09-09(c)(3)

Receipt of unemployment benefits is not dispositive of a claimant’s ability to work, but an ALJ can choose to weigh it during their assessment of a claimant’s symptoms. See Carol Ann T. v. Comm’r of Soc. Sec., No. 20-CV-453 (GLS), 2021 WL 3165353, at *3 (N.D.N.Y. July 26, 2021) (citing Maryellen D. v. Berryhill, No. 17-CV-2940 (BKS), 2018 WL 4627664, at *12 (N.D.N.Y. Sept. 27, 2018)). Here, the ALJ properly considered it as one factor in the RFC analysis.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires the ALJ to consider factors such as treatment efforts, regular medical care, combined psychological and physical problems, daily activities, and medication effects when evaluating whether a claimant’s pain is disabling.

Jones v. Social Security Administration · filed 2024-09-16(c)(3)

Factors the ALJ should consider in determining whether a claimant’s pain is disabling include the claimant’s attempts to find relief and willingness to try any treatment prescribed; a claimant’s regular contact with a doctor; the possibility that psychological disorders combine with physical problems; the claimant’s daily activities; and the dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of the claimant’s medication. ... Plaintiff argues this ALJ’s consistency analysis related to her Grade II spondylolisthesis was insufficient, because the ALJ failed to address her limited functioning due to back pain or her decreased functioning that would follow surgery. ... The Court rejects this argument and finds that the ALJ’s consistency analysis was proper.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) identifies factors relevant to assessing whether a claimant’s symptoms are disabling, including treatment efforts, medical care, daily activities, and medication effects.

Kelough v. Social Security Administration · filed 2024-09-18(c)(3)

Factors the ALJ should consider in determining whether a claimant’s pain is disabling include the claimant’s attempts to find relief and willingness to try any treatment prescribed; a claimant’s regular contact with a doctor; the possibility that psychological disorders combine with physical problems; the claimant’s daily activities; and the dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of the claimant’s medication. Keyes-Zachary v. Astrue, 695 F.3d 1156, 1167 (10th Cir. 2012); see also SSR 16-3p, at *7 (listing similar factors); 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(C)(3), 416.929(c)(3). ... The Court rejects these arguments and finds that the ALJ’s consistency analysis was proper.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires an ALJ assessing a claimant's symptoms to consider seven specified factors, but the ALJ need not discuss every detail related to every factor.

ALLEN v. O'MALLEY · filed 2024-09-30(c)(3)

When assessing a claimant's symptom testimony, the ALJ considers the factors set forth in 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3), i.e., (1) a claimant's daily activities, (2) the location, duration, frequency of the pain or other symptoms, (3) precipitating and aggravating factors, (4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication, (5) treatment received for relief of pain or other symptoms, (6) measures the claimant uses to relieve pain or other symptoms, and (7) other factors concerning a claimant's functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms. Id. "[A]n ALJ need not discuss every detail related to every factor…." Gedatus v. Saul, 994 F.3d 893, 903 (7th Cir. 2021).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) identifies the factors used to evaluate a claimant’s alleged symptoms, including daily activities, the nature and triggers of symptoms, medication and treatment, symptom-relief measures, and resulting limitations.

Torrens v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner of · filed 2024-12-30(c)(3)

The Commissioner has promulgated regulations suggesting relevant factors to be considered in evaluating allegations of symptoms: Daily activities; location, duration, frequency, and intensity of symptoms; factors precipitating and aggravating symptoms; type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medications taken to relieve symptoms; treatment for symptoms; measures plaintiff has taken to relieve symptoms; and other factors concerning limitations or restrictions resulting from symptoms. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(i-vii). ... The ALJ’s findings cited above are based upon many of the regulatory and judicial factors for evaluating a claimant’s allegations of disabling symptoms and are supported by citation to the record evidence.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of other relevant information and factors when fibromyalgia symptoms suggest greater severity than objective medical evidence alone shows.

Barlow v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2025-01-13(c)(3)

Inasmuch as the reported pain and other symptoms suggested Plaintiff’s fibromyalgia was of greater severity than could be shown by objective medical evidence, the ALJ appropriately considered other information and factors that may be relevant to the degree of pain and other symptoms alleged by Plaintiff. See SSR 12-2p; SSR 16-3p; 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3).

Section 404.1529(c) directs an ALJ evaluating the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of symptoms to consider daily activities, symptom characteristics and triggers, medication, treatment, other relief measures, and other factors bearing on functional limitations.

Delcore v. Commissioner Social Security Administration · filed 2025-02-27(c)

To evaluate the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of a claimant’s symptoms, an ALJ considers 1) daily activities; 2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of pain or other symptoms; 3) factors that precipitate and aggravate the symptoms; 4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication an individual takes or has taken to alleviate pain or other symptoms; 5) treatment, other than medication, an individual receives or has received for relief of pain or other symptoms; 6) any measures other than treatment an individual uses or has used to relieve pain or other symptoms; and 7) any other factors concerning an individual’s functional limitations and restrictions based on pain or other symptoms. SSR 16-3p, 2017 WL 5180304, at *9 (effective October 25, 2017); 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires an ALJ evaluating a claimant’s reported symptoms to consider the claimant’s activities, symptom characteristics, aggravating factors, treatments and medications, relief measures, and resulting functional limitations.

Minor v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner · filed 2025-03-17(c)(3)

In evaluating a claimant’s reported symptoms, an ALJ must consider: (i) [the claimant’s] daily activities; (ii) [t]he location, duration, frequency, and intensity of [the claimant’s] pain or other symptoms; (iii) [p]recipitating and aggravating factors; (iv) [t]he type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication [the claimant] take[s] or ha[s] taken to alleviate . . . pain or other symptoms; (v) [t]reatment, other than medication, [the claimant] receive[s] or ha[s] received for relief of . . . pain or other symptoms; (vi) [a]ny measures [the claimant] use[s] or ha[s] used to relieve . . . pain or other symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.); and (vii) [o]ther factors concerning [the claimant’s] functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3); Leiter v. Comm’r of SSA, 377 Fed. Appx. 944, 947 (11th Cir. 2010).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires an ALJ assessing a claimant's symptom testimony to consider seven specified factors, but the ALJ need not discuss every detail related to every factor.

LANDER v. DUDEK · filed 2025-03-27(c)(3)

When assessing a claimant's symptom testimony, the ALJ considers the factors set forth in 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3), i.e., (1) a claimant's daily activities, (2) the location, duration, frequency of the pain or other symptoms, (3) precipitating and aggravating factors, (4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication, (5) treatment received for relief of pain or other symptoms, (6) measures the claimant uses to relieve pain or other symptoms, and (7) other factors concerning a claimant's functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms. Id. "[A]n ALJ need not discuss every detail related to every factor…." Gedatus v. Saul, 994 F.3d 893, 903 (7th Cir. 2021).

Section 404.1529(c)(3)(iv) and (v) make medication effectiveness and treatment history relevant factors when evaluating a claimant’s symptom testimony.

(SS) Lancaster v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2025-04-22(c)(3)(iv), (v)

An ALJ is permitted to consider evidence of conservative treatment in evaluating a claimant's subjective complaints. See Parra v. Astrue, 481 F.3d 742, 750-51 (9th Cir. 2007) (finding evidence of conservative treatment sufficient to discount claimant's testimony regarding severity of impairment); Warre v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec. Admin., 439 F.3d 1001, 1006 (9th Cir. 2006) (“Impairments that can be controlled effectively with medication are not disabling.”); see also 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(iv), (v) (medication effectiveness and treatment history are relevant factors for evaluating a claimant's symptom testimony).

Section 404.1529(c) requires an ALJ evaluating the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of a claimant’s symptoms to consider relevant factors such as daily activities, aggravating factors, medication, other treatment, and non-treatment measures.

Deasy v. Dudek · filed 2025-04-09(c)

The ALJ’s analysis is lacking in the consideration of factors that include Plaintiff’s daily activities; factors that precipitate and aggravate the symptoms; the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication the claimant takes or has taken to alleviate pain or other symptoms; and treatment, other than medication, the claimant receives or has received for relief of pain or other symptoms. The ALJ has failed to even mention those factors in passing.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) permits consideration of daily activities, medication, other treatment, and other functional factors when evaluating the intensity and limiting effects of a claimant’s symptoms.

Swartz v. O'Malley · filed 2025-05-06(c)(3)

Thus, to assist in the evaluation of a claimant’s subjective symptoms, the Social Security Regulations set forth seven factors that may be relevant to the assessment of the claimant’s alleged symptoms. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3). These factors include: the claimant’s daily activities; the “location, duration, frequency, and intensity” of the claimant’s pain or symptoms; the type, dosage, and effectiveness of medications; treatment other than medications; and other factors regarding the claimant’s functional limitations. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3).

Section 404.1529(c)(3)(i)-(vii) requires an ALJ to evaluate subjective pain and limitation not substantiated by objective medical evidence using seven factors, including daily activities, symptom characteristics, medication, treatment, other relief measures, and functional restrictions.

Pichardo v. O'Malley · filed 2025-06-06(c)(3)(i)-(vii)

If the claimant’s allegations of pain and limitation are “not substantiated by the objective medical evidence, the ALJ must engage in a credibility inquiry.” Meadors, 370 F. App’x at 184. This inquiry involves seven (7) factors: (1) the claimant's daily activities; (2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of the pain; (3) precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medications taken to alleviate the pain; (5) any treatment, other than medication, that the claimant has received; (6) any other measures that the claimant employs to relieve the pain; and (7) other factors concerning the claimant's functional limitations and restrictions as a result of the pain. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(i)-(vii)). ... For the reasons discussed above, the Court finds that a remand is required for further administrative proceedings and a proper assessment of Plaintiff’s subjective complaint and ability to meet the physical demands of basic work activity.

Section 404.1529(c)(3)(vii) permits consideration of whether a claimant used or required an assistive device when evaluating alleged limitations in standing or walking.

Tuttle v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2025-06-23(c)(3)(vii)

The regulations advise that other factors to be considered in evaluating the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of a person’s symptoms include: “[a]ny other factors concerning an individual’s functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms.” SSR 16-3p, 82 FR at 49466; see 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(vii). Whether an individual who alleges that she could not stand or walk longer than 30 minutes used an assistive device to help with standing or walking was an appropriate consideration. Thus, it was not improper for the ALJ to consider whether Ms. Tuttle used or required the use of an assistive device when assessing Ms. Tuttle’s subjective allegations.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) directs an ALJ evaluating subjective symptoms to consider the claimant’s daily activities, the characteristics and aggravating factors of the symptoms, medication and other treatment, measures used for relief, and other functional limitations or restrictions.

Jones v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2025-06-23(c)(3)

When evaluating a claimant’s testimony, the ALJ should consider: (1) the claimant’s daily activities; (2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of the claimant’s pain or other symptoms; (3) precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication to alleviate pain or other symptoms; (5) treatment other than medication for relief of pain or other symptoms; (6) any measures a claimant uses to relieve pain or other symptoms; and (7) other factors concerning a claimant’s functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3); Ross v. Comm’r of Soc. Sec., 794 F. App’x 858, 867 (11th Cir. 2019). ... The ALJ considered Plaintiff’s activities of daily living; the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of her pain complaints; factors that aggravated the pain; and treatments for the pain. (Tr. 18). After considering Plaintiff’s medical condition as a whole, including APRN Nunley’s opinion, the ALJ clearly articulated explicit and adequate reasons for finding Plaintiff’s complaints of underlying pain that caused her to be unable to sit or stand for prolonged period of time not entirely consistent with the objective medical evidence of record. Substantial evidence supports that ALJ’s assessment of Plaintiff’s subjective complaints.

Subsections (c)(1) through (3) make claimant testimony and other symptom information relevant, including daily activities, symptom descriptions, and treatment history.

Burgess v. Commissioner Social Security Administration · filed 2022-01-31(c)(1)-(3)

“Other evidence” includes: the claimant’s hearing testimony and any other information the claimant provides regarding symptoms at any step of the administrative process. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(1)-(3), 416.929(c)(1)-(3); SSR 16-3p, at *6-9. “Other evidence” factors are identified in the regulations as a single list. The list includes three primary domains: claimant’s activities of daily living; claimant’s reported descriptions of symptoms; and claimant’s treatment history. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3)(i)-(vii), 416.929(c)(3)(i)-(vii).

Subsection (c)(3) is satisfied when the ALJ considers the relevant symptom factors and identifies the specific evidence supporting the symptom evaluation.

Emberton v. Social Security Administration · filed 2022-03-21(c)(3)

The ALJ’s thorough analysis reflects that she considered the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of Plaintiff’s symptoms (R. 20-21); precipitating and aggravating factors (R. 21, 23-24); the type and effectiveness of his medications (R. 23-24); and his treatment aside from medication (R. 22-25). See 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3); 416.929(c)(3); see also SSR 16-3p at *7-8.

Subsection (c)(3) requires an ALJ evaluating pain allegations to address relevant factors such as medication side effects, attempts to obtain relief, other relief measures, and restricted daily activities.

Autry v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2022-03-28(c)(3)

Plaintiff next argues that when a claimant alleges pain as a significant cause of limitations, the ALJ is required to evaluate those statements in light of various regulatory factors to determine the weight to give those statements. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and SSR 16-3p; Zurawski, 245 F.3d at 887-88; see also, Pierce v. Colvin, 739 F.3d 1046, 1050 (7th Cir. 2014). Here, however, the ALJ did not discuss multiple relevant factors. ... The ALJ’s failure to adequately evaluate the required regulatory factors renders his analysis of Plaintiff’s subjective symptoms legally insufficient, and his decision to discount Plaintiff’s statements not supported by substantial evidence and warrants remand.

Subsection (c) requires examination of the entire record, the listed symptom factors, and inconsistencies between a claimant’s statements and the evidence.

IANNACE v. SAUL · filed 2022-07-08(c)

Pursuant to Ruling 16-3p, when considering the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of an individual's symptoms, the ALJ will examine the entire case record, including the objective medical evidence; an individual's statements about the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of symptoms; statements and other information provided by medical sources and other persons; and any other relevant evidence in the individual's case record. The ALJ will also consider daily activities; the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of pain or other symptoms; factors that precipitate and aggravate the symptoms; the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication an individual takes or has taken to alleviate pain or other symptoms; treatment, other than medication, an individual receives or has received for relief of pain or other symptoms; any measures other than treatment an individual uses or has used to relieve pain or other symptoms; and any other factors concerning an individual’s functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c). The ALJ will also look at inconsistencies between the claimant's statements and the evidence presented. See id.

Subsections (a), (c)(3), and (c)(4) require objective evidence of a symptom-producing impairment and permit consideration of daily activity, treatment frequency, medication, and inconsistencies when alleged symptoms exceed objective findings.

Billiter v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2022-08-22(a), (c)(3)-(4)

In assessing the subjective allegations of the claimant, a statement that a claimant is experiencing pain or other symptoms will not, taken alone, establish disability; there must be medical signs and laboratory findings which show existence of a medical impairment reasonably expected to give rise to the pain and/or other symptoms alleged. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(a). When the reported pain and/or other symptoms suggest an impairment of greater severity than can be shown by objective medical evidence, the administrative law judge will consider other information and factors which may be relevant to the degree of pain alleged. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3). Included in these considerations are the claimant’s level of daily activity, the frequency that the claimant has sought treatment, the medication used to alleviate the alleged pain or other symptoms, and whether there are “any inconsistencies in the evidence and the extent to which there are any conflicts between your statements and the rest of the evidence[.]” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)-(4); see also Social Security Ruling 16-3p.

Subsections (c)(3) and (c)(4) permit consideration of activities, treatment and its effectiveness, and consistency with other evidence when evaluating pain reports.

Miller v. Commissioner, SSA · filed 2024-06-05(c)(3)(i), (c)(3)(iv)-(vi), (c)(4)

Substantial evidence supports the ALJ’s decision. See Wilson v. Astrue, 602 F.3d 1136, 1146 (10th Cir. 2010) (holding that ALJ reasonably considered claimant’s course of treatment and documented activities in finding she was not as restricted as she claimed); see also 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(i), (iv)-(vi), (4) (providing that in evaluating a claimant’s reports of pain, ALJ will consider her activities, the treatment received and its effectiveness, and the consistency of her statements with other evidence).

Under subsection (c), an ALJ evaluating subjective symptoms must consider daily activities, symptom severity, aggravating factors, medication, treatment, and limitations, and must justify the finding with specific reasons.

HARRIS v. BISIGNANO · filed 2025-08-08(c)

In evaluating the claimant's subjective symptoms, "an ALJ must consider several factors, including the claimant's daily activities, her level of pain or symptoms, aggravating factors, medication, treatment, and limitations, and justify the finding with specific reasons."

Merely citing subsection (c)(3) and reciting its symptom-evaluation factors is insufficient; the ALJ must apply the factors to the evidence and affirmatively link the symptom analysis to the record.

Birckel v. Social Security Administration · filed 2025-08-12(c)(3)

Here, the ALJ cited to SSR 16-3p and 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3) at the beginning of step four without then applying those factors to the evidence. The ALJ discussed much of the evidence of record predating Claimant’s DLI but then failed to conduct any further analysis of Claimant’s subjective symptoms with affirmative links to the record.

Subsection (c)(3) does not require an ALJ to expressly analyze each symptom-evaluation factor when the decision otherwise reflects application of the correct standards.

DeAngelis v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2025-09-08(c)(3)

The law did not require her to expressly analyze each factor when evaluating the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of the plaintiff's symptoms.

Subsections (b) and (c) do not require a formal factor-by-factor recitation when the ALJ identifies the specific evidence relied on to evaluate subjective symptoms.

Wright v. Bisignano · filed 2025-09-25(b)-(c)

An ALJ “need not make a formalistic factor-by-factor recitation of the evidence,” so long as she sets forth the specific evidence she relies on in evaluating the claimant’s subjective symptoms.

Subsection (c) requires consideration of the relevant symptom factors but does not require an ALJ to discuss each factor individually when good reasons and substantial evidence support the evaluation.

Rondeau v. Bisignano · filed 2025-09-26(c)

To the extent that it is Plaintiff’s argument that the ALJ’s “boilerplate language” did not consider every factor above, “caselaw is clear the ALJ is not required to discuss each factor.”

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of objective medical evidence together with relevant nonmedical evidence, including daily activities, symptom characteristics and triggers, medication, treatment, relief measures, and functional restrictions.

NORTON · filed 2026-03-06(c)(3)

In conducting this evaluation, an ALJ must consider the objective medical evidence as well as other evidence relevant to a claimant’s subjective symptoms. ... Here, the ALJ followed this two-step evaluation process.

Section 404.1529(c)(2) requires an ALJ evaluating subjective pain complaints to consider daily activities, pain characteristics and triggers, medication, and other treatment or relief measures in relation to the medical and other evidence.

Hallum · filed 2026-06-11(c)(2)

When analyzing the claimant’s subjective complaints of pain, the ALJ must also consider the following factors and how they relate to the medical and other evidence in the record: the claimant’s daily activities; the location, duration, frequency and intensity of claimant’s pain; the precipitating and aggravating factors; the type, dosage and effect of medication; and the other treatment or measures to relieve pain. See Felisky v. Bowen, 35 F.3d 1027, 1039 (6th Cir. 1994), construing 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(2).

Section 404.1529(c)(2) requires an ALJ evaluating subjective pain complaints to consider daily activities, the characteristics and triggers of pain, medication, and other relief measures in relation to the medical and other evidence.

McCasland · filed 2026-06-17(c)(2)

When analyzing the claimant’s subjective complaints of pain, the ALJ must also consider the following factors and how they relate to the medical and other evidence in the record: the claimant’s daily activities; the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of claimant’s pain; the precipitating and aggravating factors; the type, dosage, and effect of medication; and the other treatment or measures to relieve pain.

Section 404.1529(c)(2) requires an ALJ evaluating pain complaints to consider the claimant’s activities, the nature of the pain, precipitating and aggravating factors, medication, and other treatment or relief measures in relation to the medical and other evidence.

Hunter · filed 2026-06-18(c)(2)

When analyzing the claimant’s subjective complaints of pain, the ALJ must also consider the following factors and how they relate to the medical and other evidence in the record: the claimant’s daily activities; the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of claimant’s pain; the precipitating and aggravating factors; the type, dosage, and effect of medication; and the other treatment or measures to relieve pain. See Felisky v. Bowen, 35 F. 3d 1027, 1039 (6th Cir. 1994), construing 20 CFR § 404.1529(c)(2). After evaluating these factors in conjunction with the evidence in the record, and by making personal observations of the claimant at the hearing, an ALJ may determine that a claimant’s subjective complaints of pain and other disabling symptoms are not credible. ... By addressing the medical reasons for which Plaintiff elected not to receive surgery in their opinion, Plaintiff’s subjective pain complaints, and analyzing available medical records, the ALJ has sufficiently considered the totality of medical evidence and adequately explained her reasoning. Even though there is evidence supporting Plaintiff’s contention, the ALJ’s opinion was supported by substantial evidence, and therefore, must be upheld.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires an ALJ to consider daily activities, medication effectiveness, and other treatment when evaluating the severity of symptoms.

Garrett v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2021-11-16(c)(3)

In addition, the regulations list a variety of factors an ALJ must consider in evaluating the severity of symptoms, including a claimant’s daily activities; the effectiveness of medication; and treatment other than medication.

Section 404.1529 requires an ALJ to consider factors such as treatment and daily activities when evaluating a claimant’s reported symptoms.

Gough v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner of · filed 2022-04-15(c)(3)

The ALJ must consider certain factors when evaluating a claimant’s symptoms, including complaints of pain. ... 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529 and 416.929. ... The Court finds the ALJ’s evaluation of Plaintiff’s alleged impairments was proper, as he found them to be inconsistent with and unsupported by the evidence of record. In making that determination, the ALJ considered numerous factors, including the opinion evidence, Plaintiff’s medical treatment, the objective evidence, and Plaintiff’s reported daily activities.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of daily activities, pain management, and functional limits when evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Linnear v. Saul · filed 2022-05-11(c)(3)

Contrary to Plaintiff’s contention, (Pl.’s Br., p. 13-17), the ALJ discussed the factors laid out in 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3), as she described, for example, Plaintiff’s struggles cooking and doing chores, methods and effects of pain management, and other functional limits Plaintiff has experienced as a result of her impairments.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of factors such as daily activities, medication, and treatment when evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Kindstrom v. Saul · filed 2020-06-16(c)(3)

But the credibility analysis is also insufficient because it fails specifically to consider the credibility factors set forth in the regulations. They are the following: ... SSR 16-3p; 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3). The ALJ never acknowledged these factors.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) calls for an ALJ to consider the listed factors when evaluating a claimant’s reported symptoms; an unexplained adverse credibility assessment warrants remand.

Santiago · filed 2025-09-24(c)(3)

The factors that an ALJ should consider in evaluating the claimant's credibility are: (1) the claimant's daily activities; (2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of the symptoms; (3) precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medications taken to alleviate the symptoms; (5) any treatment, other than medication, that the claimant has received for relief of the symptoms; (6) any other measures that the claimant employs to relieve the symptoms; and (7) other factors concerning the claimant's functional limitations and restrictions as a result of the symptoms. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(i)-(vii). ... However, the ALJ does not properly analyze the Plaintiff’s credibility under the 7 factors articulated by the SSRs, and, thus, does not base his credibility assessment on substantial evidence.

Section 404.1529(c) directs consideration of medical evidence, the claimant’s statements and daily activities, treatment, and inconsistencies in the record when evaluating symptoms.

Merritt v. Astrue · filed 2012-07-02(c)

Rather, relevant factors include: objective medical evidence; a claimant’s own statements about symptoms; statements and other information provided by treating or examining physicians; activities of daily living; location, duration, frequency, and intensity of pain and other symptoms; precipitating and aggravating factors; medications; treatment and other measures taken to relieve pain; observations by agency employees; and conflicts between a claimant’s statements and other evidence.

Section 404.1529(c) requires an ALJ assessing a claimant’s symptoms to evaluate pain level, medication, treatment, daily activities, and limitations.

Schomas v. Colvin · filed 2013-10-03(c)

In making a credibility finding the ALJ must evaluate the claimant’s pain level, medication, treatment, daily activities, and limitations.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) identifies factors to consider when evaluating pain or other symptoms, including daily activities, symptom intensity, medication, treatment, and functional limits.

Sanchez-Ortiz v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2014-02-07(c)(3)

The factors to be weighed under the correct standard are the following: (i) Your daily activities; (ii) The location, duration, frequency, and intensity of your pain or other symptoms; (iii) Precipitating and aggravating factors; (iv) The type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication you take or have taken to alleviate your pain or other symptoms; (v) Treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms; (vi) Any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or other symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.); and (vii) Other factors concerning your functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of daily activities, pain and other symptoms, medication, treatment, relief measures, and functional limits when evaluating symptoms.

Padilla-Gomez v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2015-01-29(c)(3)

The factors to be weighed under the correct standard are the following: ... (vii) Other factors concerning your functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) allows an ALJ to consider treatment, daily activities, and consistency with medical evidence when evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Minor v. Social Security Administration · filed 2019-07-24(c)(3)

At step two, the ALJ may consider, among other things, a number of factors in assessing a claimant’s credibility, including the levels of medication and their effectiveness, the extensiveness of the attempts . . . to obtain relief, the frequency of medical contacts, the nature of daily activities, subjective measures of credibility that are peculiarly within the judgment of the ALJ, . . . and the consistency or compatibility of nonmedical testimony with objective medical evidence. ... The ALJ thus properly linked her credibility finding to the record.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires the ALJ to consider factors such as daily activities, symptom intensity, treatment, and medication when assessing a claimant’s symptoms.

Howell v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2019-08-30(c)(3)

The ALJ must assess the claimant’s subjective complaints by considering the record in light of the following symptom- related factors: (1) claimant’s daily activities; (2) location, duration, frequency, and intensity of claimant’s symptoms; (3) precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication taken to relieve symptoms; (5) other treatment received to relieve symptoms; (6) any measures taken by the claimant to relieve symptoms; and (7) any other factors concerning claimant’s functional limitations and restrictions due to symptoms. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires an ALJ evaluating symptoms to consider daily activities, the nature and triggers of symptoms, medication, treatment, and other measures used for relief.

James v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2020-02-20(c)(3)

In making this determination and considering whether a claimant has disabling pain, an ALJ must consider: 1) daily activities; 2) location, duration, frequency, and intensity of pain or symptoms; 3) precipitating and aggravating factors; 4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication; 5) treatment, other than medication, to relieve pain; and 6) any other measures used to relieve pain.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires the ALJ to consider factors such as daily activities, treatment, and the nature and intensity of symptoms when assessing a claimant’s complaints.

Kraft v. Saul · filed 2020-12-21(c)(3)

The ALJ must assess the claimant’s subjective complaints by considering the record in light of the following symptom-related factors: (1) claimant’s daily activities; (2) location, duration, frequency, and intensity of claimant’s symptoms; (3) precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication taken to relieve symptoms; (5) other treatment received to relieve symptoms; (6) any measures taken by the claimant to relieve symptoms; and (7) any other factors concerning claimant’s functional limitations and restrictions due to symptoms. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) permits an ALJ to partially accept symptom testimony after considering the relevant regulatory factors.

Gornal v. Saul · filed 2021-01-26(c)(3)

The ALJ’s summary of Plaintiff’s testimony appears to be accurate and the ALJ’s explanation for “partially accepting” that testimony demonstrates that the relevant factors under the Commissioner’s regulations were considered.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of factors relevant to a claimant’s symptoms, but an ALJ need not discuss every detail of each factor.

Gedatus v. Saul · filed 2021-04-23(c)(3)

Gedatus also faults the ALJ for wholly failing to evaluate the other regulatory factors from 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3) de- spite evidence of her limited daily activities, strong pain med- ication, adverse side effects, persistent pursuit of other treat- ments, consistently reported aggravating factors, and a sup- portive work history. But she is wrong. The ALJ acknowl- edged and considered the relevant evidence.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) allows an ALJ to consider medication and other measures used to relieve symptoms when evaluating a claimant’s pain.

Pippins v. Saul (CONSENT) · filed 2021-05-10(c)(3)

Under 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(i)-(vii), the ALJ can consider medication used to treat the symptoms and any other measures used to relieve the symptoms, in addition to other factors concerning functional limitations and restrictions due to pain.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires an ALJ to consider factors such as daily activities, medication effectiveness, and other treatment when evaluating the severity of symptoms.

Conner v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2021-05-11(c)(3)

In addition, the Regulations list a variety of factors an ALJ must consider in evaluating the severity of symptoms, including a claimant’s daily activities; the effectiveness of medication; and treatment other than medication.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of pertinent factors, including medication and treatment, when evaluating a claimant's symptoms.

Redden v. SSA · filed 2009-06-09(c)(3)

The ALJ's decision also falls short in its consideration of the seven factors listed in 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3) and SSR 96-7p.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) permits consideration of daily activities, coping skills, and medication choices when evaluating a claimant’s reported symptoms.

Hanchett v. Colvin · filed 2016-07-29(c)(3)

While Plaintiff may disagree with the ALJ’s conclusions with respect to her credibility as influenced by these considerations, the Court cannot say that the ALJ made some legal error in considering these aspects of Plaintiffs activities of daily living.

Section 404.1529 includes treatment other than medication and measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating subjective complaints.

Harrison v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2018-01-08

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes nonmedication treatment and other measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Blake v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2018-01-18(c)(3)(v)-(vi)

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes nonmedication treatment and measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Thornton v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2018-02-05(c)(3)(v)-(vi)

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes nonmedication treatment and other measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating a claimant’s complaints, but the court did not require the ALJ to analyze those additional factors in this case.

Partain v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2018-05-11(c)(3)(v)-(vi)

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 lists treatment other than medication and measures used to relieve symptoms as factors in evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Daniels v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2018-05-16(c)(3)(v)-(vi)

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes treatment other than medication and measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating symptoms, though Eighth Circuit precedent does not require separate analysis of those two factors.

Williams v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2018-06-06

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes nonmedication treatment and other measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating those symptoms.

Neitzel v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2018-06-13(c)(3)

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” ... Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes treatment beyond medication and other measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Benson v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2018-11-08

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes treatment other than medication and measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating subjective complaints.

Snow v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2019-01-08

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).”

Section 404.1529 requires consideration of treatment other than medication and measures used to relieve pain or other symptoms.

Williams v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2019-01-16

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes nonmedication treatment and measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Meadors v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2019-01-29

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: ... Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes treatment other than medication and measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating a claimant’s complaints.

Moore v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2019-01-31(c)(3)

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 calls for consideration of treatment other than medication and measures used to relieve pain or other symptoms.

Fuller v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2019-03-21

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes nonmedication treatment and measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Meredith v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2019-10-28

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” ... Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes treatment other than medication and measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Calhoon v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2020-03-03(c)(3)(v)-(vi)

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 adds treatment other than medication and measures used to relieve symptoms to the factors for evaluating subjective complaints, but the court did not require analysis of those additional factors under Polaski.

Strang v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2020-04-03

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 requires consideration of treatment other than medication and measures used to relieve pain or other symptoms.

Robinson v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2020-04-14(c)(3)(v)-(vi)

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” ... Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes treatment and other measures used for symptom relief among the factors for evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Williamson v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2020-04-17

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 includes nonmedication treatment and measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating subjective complaints.

Martin v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2021-02-22

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 calls for consideration of treatment other than medication and other measures used to relieve symptoms, but Eighth Circuit precedent does not require separate analysis of those two factors.

Harris v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2021-03-18

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529 requires an ALJ to consider factors such as daily activities, treatment, and aggravating factors when evaluating symptoms that objective medical evidence alone does not establish.

Manjarrez v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2021-06-16

Given that the ALJ found the objective evidence alone did not establish disability although Plaintiff had severe impairments which could cause the symptoms (AR 33), the ALJ was required to consider the numerous factors under Social Security Ruling 16-3p, including her daily activities, her course of treatment, and her precipitating and aggravating factors. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529; Social Security Ruling 16-3p. See also Zurawski v. Halter, 245 F.3d 881, 887-88 (7th Cir. 2001). The ALJ failed to make this required regulatory evaluation.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) calls for consideration of factors beyond objective medical evidence when evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Osmanovic v. Kijakazi · filed 2021-09-29(c)(3)

The ALJ’s inconsistency finding depends primarily on perceived inconsistencies between the severity of plaintiff’s subjective complaints of pain and the objective medical evidence. ... As a result, the Court will remand with instructions to evaluate plaintiff’s case in accordance with the Eighth Circuit’s directives on evaluations involving somatoform disorder.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires an ALJ evaluating reported symptoms to consider factors such as aggravating and relieving circumstances and medication.

Hubbard v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2021-12-13(c)(3)

The ALJ should have discussed aggravating and relieving factors. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529; 16-3p.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of relevant factors, including daily activities, medication, and treatment, when evaluating the intensity and effects of a claimant’s symptoms.

Trout v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration · filed 2022-02-23(c)(3)

Further, the ALJ applied the requisite factors and offered specific reasons and support for discounting Plaintiff’s allegations of disabling limitations in accordance with applicable law.

Section 404.1529 permits an ALJ to consider daily activities, symptom characteristics, medication, and functional limitations when evaluating subjective symptoms.

Sims v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner · filed 2022-03-23(c)(3), (c)(4)

An ALJ rendering findings regarding a claimant’s subjective symptoms may consider a variety of factors, including: the claimant’s daily activities; symptom location, duration, frequency, and intensity; precipitating and aggravating factors; type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication taken to alleviate the symptoms; and other factors concerning functional limitations and restrictions due to symptoms. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3), (4).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) lists factors to consider when evaluating the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of a claimant’s symptoms.

Chiqui v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2022-03-24(c)(3)

When evaluating the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of a claimant’s symptoms, the following factors should be considered: (1) daily activities; (2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of pain or other symptoms; ... and (7) any other factors concerning an individual’s functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms. Id. at *7–8; 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3). ... Although the ALJ considered only two factors, any error in failing to address the other factors is harmless because Plaintiff’s limitations were accounted for in the RFC finding.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) identifies factors for evaluating the intensity and limiting effects of a claimant’s symptoms, including daily activities, pain characteristics, and treatment.

Reyno v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2022-07-12(c)(3)

Contrary to Plaintiff’s argument that “[t]he ALJ failed to discuss or weigh any of the relevant factors listed in 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(i)-(vii) when evaluating [Plaintiff’s] testimony regarding his pain and limitations,” the ALJ did in fact discuss and weigh “at least some” of the factors listed in 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(i)-(vii).

Section 404.1529 lists factors for evaluating a claimant’s reported symptoms that closely match the Polaski factors.

Ozment v. Kijakazi · filed 2022-08-23

The ALJ referred to the listed the factors of 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529 and 416.929, which practically mirror the Polaski factors.

An ALJ evaluating symptoms need not analyze all seven factors individually but must show consideration of the relevant evidence.

Izworski v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration · filed 2022-11-16(c)(3)

The ALJ need not analyze all seven factors but should show that he considered the relevant evidence.

Section 404.1529 includes nonmedication treatment and measures used to relieve symptoms among the factors for evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Taylor, Jr. v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2022-11-28

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” ... Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529(c) requires an ALJ to consider factors such as symptom intensity, effects on functioning, and daily activities when evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Owens v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2022-12-02(c)

The regulations require the ALJ to look at a variety of factors in evaluating a claimant’s symptoms, including the nature and intensity of pain, the effects of her pain on her ability to function, and daily activities. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) directs the ALJ to consider daily activities, symptom characteristics, treatment, relief measures, and other functional limitations when evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Browne v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2022-12-22(c)(3)

When evaluating a claimant’s testimony, the ALJ should consider: (1) the claimant’s daily activities; (2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of the claimant’s pain or other symptoms; (3) precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication to alleviate pain or other symptoms; (5) treatment other than medication for relief of pain or other symptoms; (6) any measures a claimant uses to relieve pain or other symptoms; and (7) other factors concerning a claimant’s functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3); Ross v. Comm’r of Soc. Sec., 794 F. App’x 858, 867 (11th Cir. 2019).

When evaluating symptoms, an ALJ must consider the nature and intensity of pain, aggravating factors, and the dosage and effectiveness of pain medication.

Scott v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2023-01-04(c)(3)(iv)

The ALJ’s conclusions were inaccurate and unsupported, and he failed to consider the impact of Plaintiff’s chronic pain and extreme obesity on her mental functioning. SSR 03-2p, 2003 WL 22399117, at *5 (Oct. 20, 2003); 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 (c)(3)(iv) (factors that must be considered include the nature and intensity of claimant’s pain, precipitation and aggravating factors, and dosage and effectiveness of any pain medication).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) directs an ALJ assessing symptoms to consider daily activities, symptom patterns, aggravating factors, medication, treatment, relief measures, and other functional limits.

FORD v. KIJAKAZI · filed 2023-01-04(c)(3)

When assessing a claimant's symptom testimony, the ALJ also considers the factors set forth in 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3), i.e., (1) a claimant's daily activities, (2) the location, duration, frequency of the pain or other symptoms, (3) precipitating and aggravating factors, (4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication, (5) treatment received for relief of pain or other symptoms, (6) measures the claimant uses to relieve pain or other symptoms, and (7) other factors concerning a claimant's functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of factors such as daily activities, symptom intensity, aggravating factors, medication effects, and measures taken for relief.

Ramsey v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2023-02-15(c)(3)

When evaluating a claimant's subjective symptoms, the ALJ must consider such things as (1) the claimant's daily activities; (2) the nature and intensity of pain and other symptoms; (3) precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) effects of medications; and (5) treatment or measures taken by the claimant for relief of symptoms. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3).

Section 404.1529 permits an ALJ to consider daily activities, symptom characteristics, medication, and functional limitations when evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Yarbrough v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner · filed 2023-03-27(c)(3), (4)

An ALJ rendering findings regarding a claimant’s subjective symptoms may consider a variety of factors, including: the claimant’s daily activities; symptom location, duration, frequency, and intensity; precipitating and aggravating factors; type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication taken to alleviate the symptoms; and other factors concerning functional limitations and restrictions due to symptoms. See 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), (4), 416.929(c)(3), (4).

Section 404.1529(c) requires an ALJ to consider the relevant factors when evaluating a claimant’s statements about symptoms.

Hsieh v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2024-01-22(c)

In reaching his conclusion, the ALJ considered some, but not all, of the factors set forth in the Regulations. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c).

Section 404.1529 includes nonmedication treatment and other symptom-relief measures as factors, but Eighth Circuit precedent does not require an ALJ to analyze those additional factors.

Nabors v. Social Security Administration Commissioner · filed 2024-02-15

Social Security Regulations 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and 20 C.F.R. § 416.929 require the analysis of two additional factors: (1) “treatment, other than medication, you receive or have received for relief of your pain or other symptoms” and (2) “any measures you use or have used to relieve your pain or symptoms (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.).” However, under Polaski and its progeny, the Eighth Circuit has not yet required the analysis of these additional factors. See Shultz v. Astrue, 479 F.3d 979, 983 (2007). Thus, this Court will not require the analysis of these additional factors in this case.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) directs an ALJ to consider factors including daily activities, medication, treatment, and functional limits when evaluating symptoms.

O'Connor v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2024-02-22(c)(3)

Factors relevant to a claimant’s symptoms such as pain include daily activities, types and effectiveness of medications, treatment received to address symptoms, and other factors concerning a claimant’s functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms. SSR 16-3p, 82 Fed. Reg. 49462, 49465-49466; 20 C.F.R. 404.1529(c)(3). ... For the reasons set forth above, the Court finds the ALJ was supported by substantial evidence in finding Ms. O’Connor’s statements concerning the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of her symptoms were not entirely consistent with the evidence of record.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) identifies factors relevant to evaluating symptoms such as pain, including daily activities and treatment.

Nkwo v. Kijakazi · filed 2024-03-13(c)(3)

But in this case, the ALJ considered each of the seven factors, including Plaintiff’s daily work activities, her testimony regarding the pain she experienced, and the treatment she received. Plaintiff has pointed to no relevant factor that the ALJ overlooked.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) identifies factors for evaluating a claimant’s symptoms, including daily activities, medication, treatment, and measures taken to relieve symptoms.

Stewart v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner of · filed 2024-03-25(c)(3)

The Commissioner has promulgated regulations suggesting relevant factors to be considered in evaluating a claimant’s allegations of symptoms which overlap and expand upon the factors stated by the court: Daily activities; location, duration, frequency, and intensity of symptoms; factors precipitating and aggravating symptoms; type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medications taken to relieve symptoms; treatment for symptoms; measures plaintiff has taken to relieve symptoms; and other factors concerning limitations or restrictions resulting from symptoms. 20 C.F.R. ' 404.1529(c)(3)(i-vii).

Section 404.1529(c) calls for consideration of daily activities, symptom characteristics, medication, treatment, other relief measures, and functional limits when evaluating symptoms.

Sprinkle v. O'Malley · filed 2024-04-10(c)

Factors to be considered by the ALJ when evaluating the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of a claimant’s symptoms include: 1) daily activities; 2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of pain or other symptoms; 3) factors that precipitate and aggravate the symptoms; 4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medication the claimant takes or has taken to alleviate pain or other symptoms; 5) treatment, other than medication, the claimant receives or has received for relief of pain or other symptoms; 6) any non-treatment measures the claimant uses or has used to relieve pain or other symptoms; and 7) any other factors concerning the claimant’s functional limitations and restrictions due to pain or other symptoms.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires an ALJ to consider factors such as daily activities, medication, treatment, and functional limits when evaluating reported symptoms.

Powell v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner · filed 2024-04-12(c)(3)

The ALJ correctly applied the pain standard, and substantial evidence supports the ALJ’s pain standard findings regarding Mr. Powell’s mental limitations.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) directs the ALJ to consider factors such as daily activities, treatment, and measures used to relieve pain when evaluating symptoms.

Curtsinger v. SSA · filed 2024-07-25(c)(3)

Ultimately, the ALJ adequately considered the factors laid out in 20 CFR § 404.1529 and found that the intensity of her symptoms were not consistent with what she asserted in her claim.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) lists factors for assessing the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of a claimant’s symptoms, including daily activities, pain, medication, treatment, and functional restrictions.

Moody v. Dudek · filed 2025-09-15(c)(3)

Rather, applicable regulations enumerate categories of evidence that aid the determination of intensity, persistence, and the limiting effects of symptoms.2 ... Thus, applying the Polaski factors, ALJ pointed to ample evidence in the record supporting his determination that the intensity, persistence, and the limiting effects of Victor M.’s impairments were not as severe as he had alleged.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) identifies factors for assessing the severity and limiting effects of a claimant’s symptoms.

Nelson v. O'Malley · filed 2025-09-23(c)(3)

Thus, to assist in the evaluation of a claimant's subjective symptoms, the Social Security Regulations identify seven factors which may be relevant to the assessment of the severity or limiting effects of a claimant's impairment based on a claimant's symptoms. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3). ... Here, the ALJ properly evaluated the plaintiff’s fibromyalgia in fashioning the RFC.

Section 404.1529(c) directs an ALJ to consider medical evidence, daily activities, medication, and treatment when evaluating a claimant’s symptoms.

Hann v. Bisignano · filed 2025-09-30(c)

When assessing a claimant’s subjective symptom allegations, an ALJ considers several factors, including the objective medical evidence, opinion evidence, daily activities, medication, and course of treatment. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c); SSR 16-3p, 2017 WL 5180304, at *5–8. ... Here, the ALJ’s evaluation of Plaintiff’s symptoms was adequately supported with evidence and explanation.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) directs an ALJ to consider daily activities, medication, treatment, and other relevant factors when assessing symptoms.

Browder · filed 2026-03-10(c)(3)

The ALJ also incorporated relevant regulatory factors, and summarized the types of medication, treatments, and other measures that Plaintiff had received or been advised to use to address his symptoms. ... In summary, the ALJ utilized the appropriate factors and articulated a symptom analysis that was supported by substantial evidence.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) supplies a nonexclusive list of symptom factors, including activities, symptom characteristics, medication, treatment, other relief measures, and functional restrictions.

Baca v. Social Security Administration · filed 2023-01-12(c)(3)

The ALJ considers the record evidence, the claimant’s statements, the medical and non-medical source statements, and a non-exhaustive list of factors provided in 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3). ... Although Plaintiff cannot dispute that the ALJ discussed the factors above, he takes issue with the ALJ’s characterization of the evidence pertaining to these factors.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of seven factors when pain allegations are not substantiated by objective medical evidence, including activities, symptom characteristics, medication, treatment, relief measures, and functional restrictions.

Parra v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2023-02-06(c)(3)

This inquiry involves seven (7) factors: (1) the claimant's daily activities; (2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of the pain; (3) precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medications taken to alleviate the pain; (5) any treatment, other than medication, that the claimant has received; (6) any other measures that the claimant employs to relieve the pain; and (7) other factors concerning the claimant's functional limitations and restrictions as a result of the pain. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(i)-(vii)).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) requires consideration of seven factors when pain allegations lack objective substantiation, including activities, symptom characteristics, medication, treatment, relief measures, and functional restrictions.

Pegues v. Saul · filed 2023-02-13(c)(3)

This inquiry involves seven (7) factors: (1) the claimant's daily activities; (2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of the pain; (3) precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of any medications taken to alleviate the pain; (5) any treatment, other than medication, that the claimant has received; (6) any other measures that the claimant employs to relieve the pain; and (7) other factors concerning the claimant's functional limitations and restrictions as a result of the pain. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3)(i)-(vii)).

Section 404.1529(c)(3) supplies a nonexclusive list of seven pain-evaluation factors, and an ALJ need not discuss a factor unsupported by record evidence.

Terry v. Kijakazi · filed 2023-03-06(c)(3)

When evaluating pain, ALJs examine a non-exclusive list of seven factors. ... The ALJ is not required to discuss these factors if there is no record evidence addressing them. ... In this case, the ALJ adequately addressed these factors.

Section 404.1529(c) requires consideration of seven symptom factors and consistency with the record as a whole.

Jones v. Kijakazi (CONSENT) · filed 2023-03-21(c)(3), (c)(4)

The ALJ also must consider the factors set forth in 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(3). ... The ALJ then must examine the claimant’s statements about the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of symptoms in relation to all other evidence and consider whether they are consistent with the record as a whole.

Subsection (c)(3) does not require a formal factor-by-factor recitation when the ALJ links the symptom assessment to specific record evidence.

Smith v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration · filed 2022-07-26(c)(3)

Additional factors for the ALJ to consider are: (1) Plaintiff’s daily activities; (2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of her pain or other symptoms; (3) factors that precipitate and aggravate the symptoms; (4) the type, dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (5) treatment, other than medication, Plaintiff has received; (6) any measures other than treatment an individual uses or has used to relieve pain or other symptoms; and (7) any other factors concerning functional limitations and restrictions. Id. at *7-8; see also 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3); 416.929(c)(3). Consistency findings are “peculiarly the province of the finder of fact,” and courts should “not upset such determinations when supported by substantial evidence.” See Cowan v. Astrue, 552 F.3d 1182, 1190 (10th Cir. 2008) (quoting Kepler v. Chater, 68 F.3d 387, 391 (10th Cir. 1995)). Provided the ALJ links his assessment of Plaintiff’s consistency to specific evidence in the record, this Court affords substantial deference to the ALJ’s determination. See. e.g., Keyes-Zachary, 695 F.3d at 1167 (“But so long as the ALJ ‘sets forth the specific evidence he relies on in evaluating the claimant’s credibility,’ he need not make a ‘formalistic factor-by-factor recitation of the evidence.’” (quoting Qualls v. Apfel, 206 F.3d 1368, 1372 (10th Cir. 2000))). “[C]ommon sense, not technical perfection,” is this Court’s guide. Id.

Subsection (c)(3) requires consideration of the pertinent symptom factors and specific reasons supported by the record, but it does not demand a formal factor-by-factor recitation.

Johnson v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2022-09-28(c)(3)

SSR 16-3p at *7-8; cf. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(3), 416.929(c)(3). The ALJ need only discuss those factors that are pertinent based upon the evidence in the record. Id. The ALJ's discussion of the applicable factors “must contain specific reasons for the weight given to the individual’s symptoms, be consistent with and supported by the evidence, and be clearly articulated so the individual and any subsequent reviewer can assess how the adjudicator evaluated the individual’s symptoms.” Id. at *10. ... The ALJ considered Plaintiff’s subjective complaints and weighed abnormal findings against normal findings in the record. (Id., PageID 65-67.) The ALJ considered Plaintiff’s daily activities and the factors that precipitate and aggravate his symptoms. (Id.) Ultimately, the ALJ balanced Plaintiff’s reported difficulties with his statements throughout the record of what he was able to do and concluded that the evidence did not support ... Plaintiff’s allegations of symptom severity. (Id.) The ALJ’s evaluation of Plaintiff’s symptom severity is supported by substantial evidence, and his analysis complied with SSR 16-3p.

Section 404.1529 uses a two-step symptom inquiry, permits reliance exclusively on subjective evidence at the second step, and allows treatment evidence to help evaluate symptom severity without requiring objective corroboration of subjective pain.

Ludlow v. Kijakazi · filed 2024-08-22(c)(2), (c)(3)(iv)-(vi)

When evaluating subjective complaints, ALJs use the two-step analytical process set forth at 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529 and 416.929 and described in SSR 16-3p. ... Because “disability benefits can be awarded on the sole basis of an objective impairment and derivative subjective pain,” a claimant may “rely exclusively on subjective evidence” at step two. ... Thus, “an ALJ applies the incorrect legal standard in discrediting complaints ‘based on [a] lack of objective6 evidence corroborating them.’” ... The ALJ comported with 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529 and Arakas, as they did not require Plaintiff to produce “objective evidence” to corroborate subjective complaints of her pain.

Once objective evidence establishes an impairment that could produce symptoms, a claimant may rely on subjective evidence to show the symptoms prevent regular and continuing work.

Watson v. Kijakazi · filed 2022-09-12(b)

Moreover, where, as here, the evidence presents a medically determinable impairment which could produce a claimant’s symptoms, 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(b), a social security claimant can rely on subjective evidence to demonstrate that his symptoms were so continuous or severe that they would prevent him from working on a regular and continuing basis.

At the second symptom step, a claimant may rely exclusively on subjective evidence to prove how symptoms affect work, and an ALJ may not reject symptom intensity or persistence solely for lack of objective support.

Peters v. Kijakazi · filed 2022-08-05(c)

In either scenario, an ALJ may not reject a claimant’s subjective statements about the intensity and persistence of her pain solely because there is no objective medical evidence to support them. Arakas, 983 F.3d at 95; see also Hines, 453 F.3d at 564-65; see also 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c) (emphasis supplied). Put another way, at step two, a claimant may rely exclusively on “subjective evidence to prove the degree to which [her] symptoms affect [her] ability to work[.]”

At step two, subjective evidence alone may prove the degree to which symptoms affect work, and lack of objective evidence cannot by itself justify rejecting symptom intensity and persistence.

Kirton, Jr. v. Kijakazi · filed 2022-08-05(c)

In either scenario, an ALJ may not reject a claimant’s subjective statements about the intensity and persistence of her pain solely because there is no objective medical evidence to support them. Arakas, 983 F.3d at 95; see also Hines, 453 F.3d at 561; see also 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(emphasis supplied). Put another way, at step two, a claimant may rely exclusively on “subjective evidence to prove the degree to which [her] symptoms affect [her] ability to work.”

Once a medically determinable impairment is established, section 404.1529(c) allows a claimant to rely exclusively on subjective evidence to prove the severity, persistence, and limiting effects of symptoms; objective proof of the pain itself or its intensity is not required.

Jones v. Kijakazi · filed 2021-10-12(c)(1)-(2)

Rather, the claimant is entitled to rely exclusively on subjective evidence to prove the second part of the test above.

Once a medically determinable impairment capable of producing the symptoms is established under Section 404.1529(b), subjective evidence may show that the symptoms are continuous or severe enough to prevent regular and continuing work.

Williams v. Kijakazi · filed 2022-07-15(b)

Where, as here, the evidence presents a medically determinable impairment which could produce a claimant’s symptoms, 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(b), a social security claimant can rely on subjective evidence to demonstrate that her symptoms were so continuous or severe that they would prevent her from working on a regular and continuing basis. Arakas v. Comm’r, Soc. Sec. Admin., 983 F.3d 83, 96 (4th Cir. 2020) (internal quotations, alterations and citation omitted). Here, the record demonstrates that plaintiff's limitations from pain would prevent work on an ongoing and continuous basis.

At the second step of § 404.1529(c), objective evidence is not required and a claimant may rely exclusively on subjective evidence, although an ALJ may weigh objective evidence together with the rest of the record for conditions that do produce objective evidence.

Heare v. Kijakazi · filed 2022-09-30(c)

At this step, “objective evidence is not required to find the claimant disabled,” Arakas, 983 F.3d at 95 (citing SSR 16-3p, 2016 WL 1119029, at *4– 5) (emphasis in original), and a claimant can “rely exclusively on subjective evidence” to prove step two, Hines v. Barnhart, 453 F.3d 559, 565 (4th Cir. 2006). ... The ALJ, as noted above, did not rely solely on objective medical evidence in finding that her allegations were not entirely consistent with the record; instead, he relied on various factors, such as Kimberly’s medical treatment history, her daily activities, and medical opinions.

At the second step, a claimant may rely exclusively on subjective evidence to prove that symptoms are continuous or severe enough to prevent work, and an ALJ may not require objective corroboration.

Oakes v. Kijakazi · filed 2023-06-07(c)

Because a claimant is entitled to “rely exclusively on subjective evidence to prove that [his] symptoms [are] so continuous and/or severe that they prevented [him] from working,” an ALJ applies the incorrect legal standard in discrediting complaints “based on [a] lack of objective evidence corroborating them.”

At the second symptom-evaluation step, an ALJ must consider all presented evidence, including the claimant’s work record, statements, medical-source evidence, and observations by other persons.

Moore v. SSA · filed 2023-08-03(a), (c)(3)

During the second step, the ALJ must “consider all the evidence presented,” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(a), including information about [the claimant’s] prior work record, [her] statements about [her] other symptoms, evidence submitted by [her] medical sources, and observations by . . . other persons[.]” Id. at § 404.1529(c)(3).

Section 404.1529(c)'s second step requires an ALJ to assess symptom intensity and persistence from the entire record without requiring objective substantiation of the alleged severity.

JOYCE v. O'MALLEY · filed 2024-02-26(c)

Second, after finding a medically determinable impairment, the AL] must assess the intensity and persistence of the alleged symptoms to determine how they affect the claimant’s ability to work and whether the claimant is disabled. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c); SSR 16-3p, 2016 WL 1119029, at *4. At this step, objective evidence is wot required to find the claimant disabled.

Section 404.1529 requires objective evidence only to establish a medically determinable impairment at the first step; at the second step, subjective evidence may prove symptom intensity, persistence, and work effects without objective corroboration.

Mitchell v. Kijakazi · filed 2024-03-13(b)–(c)

“Second, after finding a medically determinable impairment, ‘the ALJ must assess the intensity and persistence of the alleged symptoms to determine how they affect the claimant’s ability to work and whether the claimant is disabled.’” Oakes, 70 F.4th at 215; 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)). The second step does not require objective evidence.

Section 404.1529 requires objective evidence at the first step to establish a symptom-producing impairment, but the second-step evaluation of intensity and persistence does not require objective substantiation.

CARTER v. O'MALLEY · filed 2024-03-26(b)–(c)

Second, after finding a medically determinable impairment, the ALJ must assess the intensity and persistence of the alleged symptoms to determine how they affect the claimant’s ability to work and whether the claimant is disabled. See 20 CE.R. § 404.1529(c); SSR 16-3p, 2016 WL 1119029, at *4. At this step, objective evidence is of required to find the claimant disabled.

Section 404.1529(c)(3)–(4) allows subjective testimony supported by qualifying medical evidence to establish disability.

Viator v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner · filed 2024-05-06(c)(3)–(4)

A claimant’s testimony coupled with evidence that meets this standard suffice “to support a finding of disability.” Holt v. Sullivan, 921 F.2d 1221, 1223 (11th Cir. 1991) (citation omitted).

Once an impairment could reasonably cause alleged symptoms, Section 404.1529(c)(1) requires consideration of all available evidence to decide how the symptoms limit work capacity, but it does not bar weighing medical and other evidence against the allegations.

Lujan v. Social Security Administration · filed 2022-03-21(c)(1)

Therefore, both the Luna framework and SSA regulations required the ALJ to “consider all of the available evidence” about Plaintiff’s symptoms—including his pain—to determine whether they limit his capacity for work. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(1); Luna, 834 F.2d at 165. While Plaintiff is correct that Luna’s first two steps did not require him to provide objective evidence about the severity of his symptoms, it was not error for the ALJ to proceed to consider “medical evidence and other evidence in the record” when partially rejecting Plaintiff’s subjective symptom allegations at Luna step three. See AR at 23.

At Section 404.1529(c)’s second step, a claimant may rely exclusively on subjective evidence of pain severity, but the ALJ must assess that evidence’s consistency against all available evidence.

Robbins v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2023-03-29(c)

Claimant is correct in stating that claimants are “entitled to rely exclusively on subjective evidence to prove” the second step in the test. Hines v. Barnhart, 453 F.3d 559, 565 (4th Cir. 2006). However, the ALJ is required to assess credibility based on all available evidence, not just Claimant’s subjective allegations of pain. See Craig, 76 F.3d at 595; 20 C.F.R. §§ 416.929(c), 404.1529(c).

At the second step under section 404.1529(c), objective evidence is not required to establish disability, and a claimant may rely exclusively on subjective evidence to prove symptom severity and extent.

Calhoun · filed 2026-02-06(c)

Second, the ALJ must “evaluate the intensity and persistence of those symptoms to determine the extent to which the symptoms limit an individual’s ability to perform work-related activities.” SSR 16-3p, 2016 WL 1119029, at *2; see also Arakas, 983 F.3d at 95; 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c). Importantly, “[a]t this step, objective evidence is not required to find the claimant disabled.” Arakas, 983 F.3d at 95 (emphasis in original). ... A claimant is “entitled to rely exclusively on subjective evidence” to prove the severity and extent of their symptoms. Arakas, 983 F.3d at 96 (quoting Hines v. Barnhart, 453 F.3d 559, 563, 565 (4th Cir. 2006)). ... For these reasons, the ALJ’s analysis of Plaintiff’s subjective statements is not supported by substantial evidence, precludes meaningful review, and requires reversal.

At step two of § 404.1529, subjective evidence alone may establish symptom severity and intensity; objective proof of the symptom itself is unnecessary.

Bisignano · filed 2026-03-12(b), (c)

At the second step, “there need not be objective evidence of the pain [or symptoms] itself or its intensity.” Arakas v. Comm’r, Soc. Sec. Admin., 983 F.3d 83, 95 (4th Cir. 2020) (quoting Walker v. Bowen, 889 F.2d 47, 49 (4th Cir. 1989)).

At the second step under section 404.1529(c), the ALJ must assess symptom intensity, persistence, and work effects from the entire record, and the claimant need not produce objective evidence to satisfy that step.

Campbell · filed 2026-03-19(c)

If she finds such a medically determinable impairment, “the ALJ must [then] assess the intensity and persistence of the alleged symptoms to determine how they affect the claimant’s ability to work and whether the claimant is disabled.” Jd. (citing 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c); SSR 16-3p, 2016 WL 1119029, at *4). In doing so, the ALJ “must consider the entire case record.” Jd. That includes “the objective medical evidence; an individual’s statements [concerning their] symptoms; statements and other information provided by medical sources and other persons; and any other relevant evidence in the individual’s case record.” SSR 16-3p, 2016 WL 1119029, at *4. ... Claimants need not produce objective evidence to satisfy this second prong of analysis. Arakas, 983 F.3d at 95.

Section 404.1529(a) provides that symptom testimony alone does not establish disability, while subsection (c) requires the second-step assessment of symptom intensity, persistence, and limiting effects to use all medical and nonmedical record evidence.

Peters · filed 2026-05-27(a), (c)

At this step, an ALJ evaluates the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of a claimant’s symptoms using all the record evidence—both medical and nonmedical. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c). A claimant’s symptom testimony “will not alone establish” disability under the Social Security Act. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(a). ... Here, the ALJ reasonably decided, based on specific, clear, and convincing evidence, to discredit Plaintiff’s allegations about the severity of his limitations.

Under section 404.1529's two-step analysis for conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome whose symptoms cannot always be objectively measured, objective evidence is required to establish the impairment at step one but not to prove symptom intensity or disability at step two.

Currin · filed 2026-03-19(a)-(b)

When an ALJ considers an impairment with “[s]ymptoms [that] cannot always be measured objectively through clinical or laboratory diagnostic techniques,” such as fibromyalgia or CFS, ALJs must conduct a unique, two-step analysis in evaluating those subjective complaints. SSR 16-3p; see also 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(a); Arakas v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration, 983 F.3d 83, 95 (4th Cir. 2020). At the first step, the ALJ must consider “whether objective medical evidence presents a ‘medially determinable impairment.’” Id. (quoting 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(b); SSR 16-3p, 2016 WL 1119029, at *3. ... At this stage, the claimant may rely solely on subjective testimony or evidence to establish their impairment, Hines v. Barnhart, 453 F.3d 559, 565 (4th Cir. 2006), and objective evidence is not required to find the claimant disabled.

When objective medical evidence does not substantiate symptom statements, an ALJ may not disregard them and must carefully consider other record evidence about their intensity, persistence, and limiting effects.

Garner v. Social Security Administration · filed 2023-03-31(c)(1)-(3)

If the ALJ finds that the individual’s symptom statements are not “substantiate[d]” by the objective medical evidence, the ALJ may not “disregard” the individual’s statements but must instead “carefully consider other evidence in the record in reaching a conclusion about the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of an individual’s symptoms.”

An ALJ must consider other submitted information because symptoms may exceed objective findings and cannot reject symptom statements solely for lack of objective substantiation.

Russell v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2022-09-12(c)(2)-(3)

Since symptoms such as pain sometimes suggest a greater severity of impairment than can be shown by objective medical evidence alone, the ALJ must carefully consider any other information submitted by the claimant for its consistency with any and all relevant evidence. See id. § 404.1529(c)(3). A claimant's statement(s) about the intensity and persistence of a particular symptom, such as pain, or about the limiting effects the symptoms have on his or her ability to work will not be rejected solely because the available objective medical evidence does not substantiate a claimant's statement(s). See id. § 404.1529(c)(2).

Once a causative impairment is established, § 404.1529(c)(2) bars rejecting symptom intensity solely for lack of objective substantiation.

Royal v. Kijakazi · filed 2023-01-23(c)(2)

Once a claimant has shown that she has a medically determinable impairment or ... impairments that could reasonably be expected to produce her pain or other symptoms, ... however, her statements about the intensity and persistence of her fatigue cannot be ... rejected “solely because the available objective medical evidence does not substantiate” ... them. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(2).

Section 404.1529(c)(2) prohibits rejecting symptom allegations solely because objective medical evidence does not fully corroborate their severity.

Stell v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration · filed 2023-02-07(c)(2)

Importantly, “an ALJ may not reject a claimant’s subjective complaints based solely on a lack of medical evidence to fully corroborate the alleged severity of pain.” E.g., Burch v. Barnhart, 400 F.3d 676, 680 (9th Cir. 2005) (citations omitted); 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(2) (“[W]e will not reject your statements about the intensity and persistence of your pain or other symptoms . . . solely because the available objective medical evidence does not substantiate your statements.”).

Section 404.1529(c)(2) bars rejection of symptom testimony solely for lack of objective corroboration, while allowing medical evidence to remain a relevant severity factor.

(SS) Carlos v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2023-02-09(c)(2)

Subjective pain testimony “cannot be rejected on the sole ground that it is not fully corroborated by objective medical evidence.” ... Nevertheless, the medical evidence “is still a relevant factor in determining the severity of [the] claimant’s pain and its disabling effects.”

Section 404.1529(c) requires consideration of all available evidence and forbids disregarding symptom intensity and persistence solely because objective evidence does not substantiate it.

Brumfield v. Commissioner Social Security · filed 2023-02-15(c)

However, the ALJ may not “disregard an individual’s statements about the intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of symptoms’ solely because the objective medical evidence does not substantiate them.”

Section 404.1529(c)(2) permits objective evidence to inform symptom severity but prohibits using absent objective support as the sole basis for denying benefits.

Morton v. Kijakazi · filed 2023-03-03(c)(2)

An ALJ may not discredit a claimant’s symptom testimony and deny benefits solely because the degree of the symptoms alleged is not supported by objective medical evidence. ... However, the objective medical evidence is a relevant factor, along with the medical source’s information about the claimant’s pain or other symptoms, in determining the severity of a claimant’s symptoms and their disabling effects.

Section 404.1529(c)(2) bars rejecting symptom testimony solely for lack of objective corroboration while allowing objective evidence to remain a relevant factor.

(SS) Sanchez v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2023-03-03(c)(2)

Subjective pain testimony “cannot be rejected on the sole ground that it is not fully corroborated by objective medical evidence.” ... Nevertheless, the medical evidence “is still a relevant factor in determining the severity of [the] claimant’s pain and its disabling effects.”

Section 404.1529(c)(2) permits objective evidence as a relevant factor but prohibits discounting subjective symptoms merely because they lack objective support.

Jett v. Commissioner Social Security Administration · filed 2023-03-07(c)(2)

The ALJ may not, however, “discredit the claimant’s testimony as to subjective symptoms merely because they are unsupported by objective evidence.” ... Here, even if the objective medical evidence does not support Plaintiff’s claimed limitations, that alone cannot provide a clear and convincing reason to discount her testimony.

Section 404.1529(c)(2) bars rejecting symptom statements solely because objective evidence does not substantiate them.

Van Metre v. Commissioner Social Security Administration · filed 2023-03-07(c)(2)

The ALJ may not, however, “discredit the claimant’s testimony as to subjective symptoms merely because they are unsupported by objective evidence.” ... The Court concludes that the ALJ erred in discounting Plaintiff’s subjective symptom testimony.

Section 404.1529(c)(2) allows medical evidence to inform symptom severity but not to serve as the sole basis for rejection.

(SS) Gallo v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2023-03-22(c)(2)

Subjective testimony “cannot be rejected on the sole ground that it is not fully corroborated by objective medical evidence,” but the medical evidence “is still a relevant factor in determining ... the severity of claimant’s pain and its disabling effects.” Rollins v. Massanari, 261 F.3d 853, 857 (9th Cir. 2001); S.S.R. 16-3p (citing 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(2)).

Objective medical evidence may contribute to a symptom evaluation under § 404.1529(c), but lack of objective support cannot be the sole basis for discounting testimony.

Noble v. Commissioner Social Security Administration · filed 2023-03-15(c)(1)-(3)

The lack of objective medical evidence may not form the sole basis for discounting a claimant’s testimony.

Section 404.1529 requires a two-step symptom analysis and forbids rejecting statements about intensity, persistence, or work effects solely because objective evidence does not substantiate them.

Clery v. Kijakazi · filed 2023-03-20(a), (b), (c)(2)

The ALJ “will not reject [the claimant’s] statements about the intensity and persistence of [his/her] pain or other symptoms or about the effect [his/her] symptoms have on [his/her] ability to work solely because the available objective medical evidence does not substantiate [his/her] statements.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(2).

Section 404.1529(c) does not permit an ALJ to discount subjective symptom testimony solely because it is inconsistent with objective medical evidence.

Lolene Moody v. Kijakazi · filed 2023-03-23(c)

The Court determines that in discounting Plaintiff’s subjective symptom ... testimony, the ALJ relied solely on the fact that Plaintiff’s testimony was not ... consistent with the objective medical evidence of record.

Section 404.1529 prohibits discounting symptom testimony solely because objective medical evidence does not corroborate it and requires consideration of the listed symptom-evaluation factors.

Snow v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration · filed 2023-03-30(c)(3)

But the ALJ may not reject a claimant’s symptom testimony merely due to a lack of corroborating medical evidence. ... This is because “symptoms sometimes suggest a greater severity of impairment than can be shown by objective medical evidence alone.” 20 CFR § 404.1529(3). ... When medical evidence fails to corroborate a Plaintiff’s subjective complaints, the ALJ must consider (1) Plaintiff’s the daily activities; (2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of pain or other symptoms; (3) the precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) the dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (5) treatment, other than medications; (6) any other measures used to alleviate pain or other symptoms, (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.); and (7) any other factors concerning functional limitations.

Section 404.1529 makes symptom statements relevant but not conclusive and bars discounting pain testimony solely because objective medical evidence does not support it.

Hays v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2023-03-31(a), (c), (c)(3)

Statements of pain or other symptoms are considered, but they are not conclusive of a disability. See 42 U.S.C. § 423(d)(5)(A); 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(a); 416.929(a). However, a claimant’s testimony about pain and limitations may not be discredited solely because there is no objective medical evidence supporting the testimony.

Section 404.1529(c)(3) bars rejecting symptom testimony solely for lack of corroborating objective evidence and instead requires consideration of the enumerated symptom-evaluation factors.

Worden v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration · filed 2023-04-21(c)(3)

Standing alone, a lack of corroborating objective medical evidence is not a clear and convincing reason for rejecting a claimant’s testimony. ... This is because “symptoms sometimes suggest a greater severity of impairment than can be shown by objective medical evidence alone.” 20 CFR § 404.1529(c)(3). When medical evidence fails to corroborate a plaintiff’s subjective complaints, the ALJ must consider (1) plaintiff’s the daily activities; (2) the location, duration, frequency, and intensity of pain or other symptoms; (3) the precipitating and aggravating factors; (4) the dosage, effectiveness, and side effects of medication; (5) treatment, other than medications; (6) any other measures used to alleviate pain or other symptoms, (e.g., lying flat on your back, standing for 15 to 20 minutes every hour, sleeping on a board, etc.); and (7) any other factors concerning functional limitations.

Section 404.1529(c)(2) is violated when, after invalid symptom-evaluation reasons are removed, an adverse finding effectively rests only on the absence of objective corroboration for pain complaints.

Davenport v. Kijakazi · filed 2023-06-23(c)(2)

After the reasons discussed are stripped from the ALJ’s credibility determination, all that remains is the ALJ’s claim that “claimant had largely unremarkable objective findings to support disabling limitations correlated to his pain complaints.” ... An ALJ may not discredit a claimant’s pain complaints solely because they lack objective corroboration. ... Thus, the ALJ’s credibility determination would effectively rest on the absence of objective support for plaintiff’s complaints and violate 20 C.F.R. § 404.1529(c)(2). Because the ALJ’s credibility determination rests on improper bases that are unsupported by the record, for the reasons discussed above, the ALJ’s credibility determination was patently wrong.

Section 404.1529(c)(2) permits inconsistent objective medical evidence to undercut symptom testimony but forbids rejecting testimony solely because objective evidence does not corroborate it.

Forcht v. Commissioner Social Security Administration · filed 2023-08-14(c)(2)

While an ALJ may also consider the lack of corroborating objective medical evidence as one factor in “determining the severity of the claimant's pain,” Rollins v. Massanari, 261 F.3d 853, 857 (9th Cir. 2001), they cannot reject subjective pain testimony solely on that basis. ... Here, along with noting plaintiff’s treatments, the ALJ concluded that plaintiff’s symptom testimony contradicted with normal examination results present in the record. ... The medical record demonstrates that plaintiff’s subjective complaints were inconsistent with the record. ... This objective evidence is therefore a clear and convincing reason, supported by substantial evidence, for discounting plaintiff’s subjective symptom testimony.

Section 404.1529(c) permits objective evidence to inform symptom evaluation but forbids using lack of objective support as the sole basis for discounting testimony.

Linthwaite v. Commissioner Social Security Administration · filed 2023-09-08(c)(1)-(3)

In evaluating a claimant’s subjective symptom testimony, an ALJ may consider whether it is consistent with objective medical evidence. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1529(c)(1)-(3), 416.929(c)(1)-(3); SSR 16-3p, available at 2017 WL 5180304, at *7-8. The lack of objective medical evidence may not form the sole basis for discounting a claimant’s testimony. ... As discussed above, the ALJ improperly rejected plaintiff’s subjective symptom complaints and lay witness report.