20 C.F.R. § 404.1545

Section 404.1545 requires an ALJ to assess residual functional capacity using all relevant evidence about a claimant’s functional limitations.

Debty v. Saul · filed 2019-09-20

An ALJ formulates a claimant’s RFC based on all the relevant evidence in the record. See 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1545, 406.945. ... Accordingly, the ALJ properly considered Plaintiff’s exertional and nonexertional limitations.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an RFC assessment to consider all record evidence, including descriptions of how impairments and symptoms limit the claimant.

Fernandez v. Social Security Administration · filed 2019-09-20(a)(3)

This assessment is based on all of the evidence of record, including descriptions offered by the claimant and other individuals regarding the limiting effects of the claimant’s impairment(s) and symptoms. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3). ... Unfortunately, ALJ Gabbard failed to adhere to these mandates in his consideration of Plaintiff’s alleged pain related limitations.

An ALJ assesses residual functional capacity based on the record as a whole.

Cuevas v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2019-09-05

It is the ALJ’s duty to assess the claimant’s RFC based on the record as a whole. ... In this case, accounting for those findings in light of the record as a whole, the ALJ reasonably addressed Dr. Balderman’s assessment of mild to moderate limitations in the RFC by restricting Plaintiff to the range of light work described above, with postural and environmental limitations that included no exposure to uneven terrain.

Section 404.1545 requires the ALJ to consider all relevant medical and other evidence when assessing residual functional capacity, including statements and observations about the claimant’s limitations.

Gossett v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner · filed 2019-08-12(a)(3)

The ALJ examines all relevant medical and other evidence, including “any statements about what [the claimant] can still do that have been provided by medical sources,” as well as “descriptions and observations [provided by the claimant, family, neighbors, friends, or other persons] of [the claimant’s] limitations. . ., including limitations that result from . . . symptoms such as pain.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3).

Section 404.1545 assesses what a claimant can do despite impairments by considering all relevant evidence, including physical limitations and symptoms.

Erickson v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2019-08-12

RFC describes what a claimant is capable of doing despite his or her impairments, considering all relevant evidence, which consists of physical limitations, symptoms, and other limitations beyond the symptoms.

Section 404.1545(a) requires an ALJ assessing residual functional capacity to consider physical and mental abilities and symptoms, including pain, that may interfere with work activities.

McKeever v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2019-08-12(a)

When making a RFC determination, the ALJ considers a claimant’s physical abilities, mental abilities, and symptomatology, including pain and other limitations that could interfere with daily work activities. See 20 C.F.R. Section 404.1545(a).

Residual functional capacity must be supported by evidence in the record; an ALJ’s lay interpretation of clinical findings cannot supply that support.

(SS)Manzano v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2019-08-19(a)(3)

Here, because the ALJ’s rejection of the examining physician’s opinion and the RFC for light work were based on an impermissible lay interpretation of clinical evidence in 2015 and 2016, the RFC is not supported by substantial evidence, and plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires consideration of all relevant medical and other evidence when assessing residual functional capacity; the assessment need not rest on a medical opinion if substantial evidence supports it.

Gray v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2019-08-20(a)(3)

Instead, it is axiomatic that the ALJ – not a physician – is tasked with determining a claimant’s RFC, 20 C.F.R. § 404.1546(c), and, in doing so, must consider “all of the relevant medical and other evidence” of record, 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3). Thus, while an ALJ may often rely on medical opinions when determining a claimant’s RFC, there is nothing requiring the ALJ to do so, as long as his or her decision is supported by substantial evidence.

Residual functional capacity measures what a claimant can still do despite limitations and must be based on all relevant evidence in the record.

Doyle v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2019-08-22(a)(1)

A claimant’s RFC is “the most [he] can still do despite [his] limitations.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1). It must be based on all the relevant evidence in the record.

Section 404.1545(a) requires the ALJ to assess residual functional capacity using all medical evidence, including the claimant’s testimony.

Mitchell v. Schweiker · filed 1982-12-07(a)

To determine the remaining issue, the ALJ must assess plaintiff’s RFC by examining all of the medical evidence including plaintiff’s testimony. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a).

Section 404.1545 measures residual functional capacity by what a claimant can do despite her limitations, primarily through a medical assessment.

Thomas v. Schweiker · filed 1983-04-11

The RFC factor accounts for what the claimant is capable of doing even with her limitations. The factor represents primarily a medical assessment. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545.

Section 404.1545 defines residual functional capacity as the ability to work regularly despite an impairment and calls for medical assessments and descriptions of work limitations.

Elzy v. Railroad Retirement Board · filed 1986-01-31

Residual functional capacity is a term of art designating an applicant’s capacity for work on a regular and continuing basis despite a physical or mental impairment. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545 (1985). The determination combines a medical assessment of an applicant’s physical or mental condition with descriptions by physicians, the applicant, and others of any limitations on the applicant’s ability to work.

Section 404.1545 defines residual functional capacity as the ability to perform activities despite an impairment; an assessment by a non-examining physician may support that finding when it rests on careful evaluation of the medical evidence and does not contradict the examining physician.

Villa v. Louis W. Sullivan, Secretary of Health and Human Services · filed 1990-02-02

Residual functional capacity represents an individual’s remaining ability to perform particular activities despite the limitations imposed by an individual’s impairment. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545 (1989). ... We believe an AU may properly rely on a non-examining physician’s assessment when, as in this case, those findings are based upon a careful evaluation of the medical evidence and do not contradict those of the examining physician.

Section 404.1545 requires the ALJ to determine residual functional capacity from all relevant evidence, including medical records, treating physicians’ observations, and the claimant’s description of limitations.

Clara B. ANDERSON, Appellant, v. Donna E. SHALALA, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Appellee · filed 1995-04-06

It was the ALJ’s responsibility to determine Anderson’s RFC based on all the relevant evidence, including medical records, observations of treating physicians and others, and Anderson’s own description of her limitations.

Section 404.1545(a) requires the SSA to consider the entire record, including relevant medical and non-medical evidence, when assessing residual functional capacity.

Julian DIAZ, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Shirley S. CHATER, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant-Appellee · filed 1995-05-24(a)

In determining what a claimant can do despite his limitations, the SSA must consider the entire record, including all relevant medical and non-medical evidence, such as a claimant’s own statement of what he or she is able or unable to do. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a); 20 C.F.R. § 416.945(a). That is, the SSA need not accept only physicians' opinions.

Section 404.1545(a) permits the Secretary to consider a claimant’s own statements about limitations when evaluating disability.

Hazel M. SYKES, Appellant, v. Otis R. BOWEN, M.D., Secretary of Health and Human Services, Appellee · filed 1988-06-09(a)

The disability determination is a medical assessment, however, the Secretary may rely upon the claimant’s own statements of his or her limitations in evaluating the claimant’s disability status. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a) (1987).

Section 404.1545(a) requires consideration of descriptions in the record, including a claimant’s own, of limitations affecting what the claimant can do despite an impairment.

Wachter v. Shalala · filed 1994-06-30(a)

The term “residual functional capacity” is defined in 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a) as “what [a claimant] can do despite [her] limitations.” It is a medical assessment, although it properly includes a description (even a claimant’s own) of limitations that go beyond the symptoms that may be important in the diagnosis and treatment of the claimant’s medical condition, when such a description has been placed in the record.

Section 404.1545(a) requires an RFC assessment to consider relevant medical and nonmedical evidence, including the claimant’s own assessment of his abilities.

Connor v. Shalala · filed 1995-09-26(a)

The relevant medical and nonmedical evidence, including the claimant’s own assessment of his abilities, must be considered in an RFC determination.

Section 404.1545(a) requires the ALJ to consider all relevant evidence when assessing a claimant’s ability to meet a job’s mental, physical, sensory, and other demands.

William ROE, Appellant, v. Shirley S. CHATER, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Appellee · filed 1996-08-09(a)

Assessing Roe's residual functional capacity requires the ALJ to consider all of the relevant evidence to determine the claimant's ability to meet certain mental, physical, sensory, and other demands of a job. ... This evidence, especially the fact that Roe maintains a very active schedule, is ample support for the ALJ's determination that Roe is able to perform past relevant work as a janitor or a security guard and should not receive disability benefits.

A credibility finding alone does not establish a claimant’s residual functional capacity; the Commissioner must support the finding with medical evidence.

Davis v. Callahan · filed 1997-08-12

However, making a credibility finding is not equivalent to proving with medical evidence that Plaintiff has a residual functional capacity.

Residual functional capacity assesses a claimant’s remaining ability to work despite impairments, based on all relevant evidence.

Lewis v. Callahan · filed 1997-10-29(a)

The residual functional capacity is an assessment, based upon all of the relevant evidence, of a claimant's remaining ability to do work despite his impairments. 20 CFR § 404.1545(a).

Section 404.1545(a) bases a residual functional capacity assessment on all relevant evidence.

Palmer v. Apfel · filed 1998-02-09(a)

“Residual functional capacity is an assessment based upon all of the relevant evidence.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a). ... The court will'uphold the ALJ’s finding that Palmer is capable of performing a limited range of sedentary work.

Section 404.1545 defines residual functional capacity as what a claimant can do despite impairments and requires consideration of relevant evidence about functional limitations.

Barnett v. Apfel · filed 1998-07-09(a)

RFC is what a claimant is capable of doing despite his or her impairments. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a).

Section 404.1545(a) requires an RFC assessment to be based on all relevant evidence, including medical evidence and testimony about pain or disability.

Poland v. SSA · filed 1999-12-22(a)

To comply with both of these requirements, the ALJ must "consider objective medical facts, diagnoses and medical opinions based on such facts, and subjective evidence of pain or disability testified to by the claimant and others." Ferraris, 728 F.2d at 585; see also 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a) (RFC must be based upon all relevant evidence).

Section 404.1545(a) requires residual functional capacity to be based on all relevant evidence, including medical evidence and subjective evidence of pain or disability.

Zownir v. SSA · filed 2000-03-29(a)

To comply with both of these requirements, the ALJ must “consider objective medical facts, diagnoses and medical opinions based on such facts, and subjective evidence of pain or disability testified to by claimant and others.” Ferraris, 728 F.2d at 585; see also 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a) (1999) (RFC must be based upon all relevant evidence).

Section 404.1545(a) requires an RFC determination to be based on all relevant evidence about what a claimant can do despite impairments.

Wright v. SSA · filed 2000-10-13(a)

When making his RFC determination, an ALJ must “consider objective medical facts, diagnoses and medical opinions based on such facts, and subjective evidence of pain or disability testified to by the claimant or others.” Ferraris, 728 F.2d at 585; see 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a) (stating that the RFC must be based on all relevant evidence).

Section 404.1545 requires residual functional capacity to be determined from all relevant evidence, including physical abilities, symptoms, and descriptions of limitations.

Blandford v. Apfel · filed 1999-10-04(a)

The RFC is determined by considering all relevant evidence, consisting of, inter alia, physical abilities, symptoms including pain, and descriptions, including that of the claimant, of limitations which go beyond symptoms.

Section 404.1545 requires consideration of all relevant evidence when assessing residual functional capacity, including physical abilities, pain, and descriptions of limitations.

Martone v. Apfel · filed 1999-10-21

The RFC is determined by considering all relevant evidence, consisting of, inter alia, physical abilities, symptoms including pain, and descriptions, including that of the claimant, of limitations which go beyond symptoms.

Section 404.1545 requires the ALJ to consider all relevant evidence when assessing a claimant’s residual functional capacity.

Mullin v. Apfel · filed 2000-01-07

Assessing residual functional capacity requires the AU to consider all the relevant evidence.

Residual functional capacity is assessed using all relevant evidence of a claimant’s remaining ability to work despite impairments.

Beech v. Apfel · filed 2000-06-20(a)

The determination of residual functional capacity is within the authority of the ALJ and the assessment should be based upon all of the relevant evidence of a claimant’s remaining ability to do work despite her impairments.

Section 404.1545(a) measures what a claimant can still do despite limitations and requires the assessment to consider all relevant evidence.

Francois v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2001-03-29(a)

Residual functional capacity (RFC) is a measure of what the claimant can still do despite his limitations. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a). It is an assessment "based upon all of the relevant evidence” including the claimant’s own descriptions of limitations that go beyond the symptoms of the impairment, such as pain, observations of treating/examining physicians, including medical records; and observations by other relevant witnesses.

Section 404.1545(a) requires a residual functional capacity assessment to consider all relevant evidence about what a claimant can still do despite limitations.

Converse v. Apfel · filed 2000-11-29(a)

RFC is an assessment based upon all of the relevant evidence of what a claimant can still do despite limitations. ... Thus, before the ALJ can determine whether step four is met he must determine Converse’s RFC which includes a discussion of all relevant portions of Mr. Carney’s report.

Section 404.1545(a) requires the ALJ to consider all relevant evidence when assessing residual functional capacity.

Fargnoli v. Larry G. Massanari, Commissioner, Social Security Administration · filed 2001-04-11(a)

The ALJ must consider all relevant evidence when determining an individual’s residual functional capacity in step four.

Section 404.1545(a) bases the residual functional capacity assessment on all relevant evidence, not only medical evidence.

Lamb v. Barnhart · filed 2003-12-11(a)

And, while the ALJ is not limited to considering only medical evidence, see 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a) (2001) (“[RFC] is an assessment based upon all of the relevant evidence.”), the ALJ’s duty to develop the record may include obtaining additional medical evidence from Mrs. Lamb’s treating physicians or ordering a consultative examination if the record does not otherwise contain sufficient evidence upon which to base an RFC finding, see 20 C.F.R. § 404.1512(d)-(f) (2001).

Residual functional capacity is the most a claimant can do despite limitations and is assessed using all relevant evidence in the record.

Annie Bell Brown v. Barnhart · filed 2004-12-02(a)(1)

RFC is the most a person can do despite that person's limitations. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1). It is assessed using all relevant evidence in the record.

An ALJ must consider all relevant evidence and evaluate the claimant’s credibility when assessing residual functional capacity.

Guilliams v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner, Social Security Administration · filed 2005-01-04(a)

In determining a claimant’s RFC, the ALJ must evaluate his or her credibility and take into account all relevant evidence.

An RFC determination is based on all relevant evidence in the record.

Raney v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2005-02-10(a)(1)

An RFC determination is based on all the relevant evidence in the record. See 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1545(a)(1) and 416.945(a)(1).

Residual functional capacity is based on all relevant medical and other evidence.

Lehnartz v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart · filed 2005-07-27(a)(3)

Likewise, the evidence supports the RFC findings. RFC is based on all relevant medical and other evidence. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3); Anderson v. Shalala, 51 F.3d 777, 779 (8th Cir. 1995).

Section 404.1545(a) requires the ALJ to assess residual functional capacity based on all relevant evidence in the record.

Colegrove v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2005-11-14(a)

It is the responsibility of the ALJ to assess plaintiffs residual functional capacity, based on all the relevant evidence in the case record.

An RFC assessment must consider all relevant medical and other evidence, and the ALJ may resolve conflicts in that evidence.

Harris v. Barnhart · filed 2006-03-16(a)

A claimant’s RFC assessment is a determination of “the most [an individual] can still do despite [his or her] limitations.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a). RFC is assessed “based on all of the relevant evidence” id., which may include “medical and other evidence.” Id. ... The ALJ’s decision explains how the evidence leads to his conclusion and reflects that he reasonably resolved the evidentiary conflict.

Section 404.1545(e) requires consideration of all medical and nonmedical evidence when assessing residual functional capacity.

Martin v. Barnhart · filed 2006-10-13(e)

The Code of Federal Regulations mandates consideration of “all medical and nonmedical evidence” in connection with the RFC analysis. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(e). ... Thus, the Court determines that it was error for the ALJ to disregard the nurse practitioner’s opinion without first discussing the evidence he was rejecting.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) requires an RFC assessment to be based on all relevant evidence in the claimant’s case record.

Chanbunmy v. Astrue · filed 2008-05-21(a)(1)

The RFC assessment “must be based on all the relevant evidence in [the claimant’s] case record”. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1545(a)(1), 416.945(a)(1).

Section 404.1545(e) provides for consideration of medical and nonmedical evidence when assessing how an impairment limits residual functional capacity.

Monette v. Astrue · filed 2008-03-14(e)

Non-medical evidence also supports the ALJ’s challenged finding. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(e) (providing for consideration of “all of the medical and nonmedical evidence” in “assessing the limiting effect” of an impairment).

Section 404.1545(a) requires the ALJ to consider the entire record, including relevant medical and nonmedical evidence, when assessing residual functional capacity.

Henning v. Astrue · filed 2008-09-23(a)

When assessing what a claimant can do despite his limitations, the ALJ must consider the entire record, including all relevant medical and nonmedical evidence, such as the claimant’s own testimony.

Section 404.1545(a) requires an ALJ to consider all relevant evidence when assessing residual functional capacity, including material medical limitations.

Sherman v. Astrue · filed 2008-11-10(a)

An ALJ must consider all relevant evidence when determining an individual’s residual functional capacity. ... We agree with Sherman; the ALJ did not provide an adequate explanation for his implicit rejection of Dr. Ramanujam’s opinion that she could only stand/ walk for one to two hours in an 8-hour workday.

An ALJ assesses residual functional capacity using relevant evidence, including treating physicians’ records and state agency physicians’ opinions.

Parks v. Astrue · filed 2008-12-04(a)(3)

An ALJ must assess a claimant’s RFC “based on all of the relevant evidence in the case record” and “must consider limitations and restrictions imposed by all of an individual’s impairments, even those that are not ‘severe.’” SSR 96-8p. See also 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545. Here, the ALJ reviewed the record and cited numerous factors that support the determination on this point, including treatment notes from Parks’s physicians and opinions rendered by state agency physicians. Parks’s treating physician, Dr. Wong, did not indicate any limitations on Parks other than driving. See 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1545(a)(3), 404.1527(d)(2).

Section 404.1545(a) requires an RFC assessment based on all relevant evidence of a claimant’s ability to work despite impairments.

Shird v. Astrue · filed 2009-06-10(a)

The RFC assessment is based upon all the relevant evidence of a claimant’s remaining ability to do work despite her impairments. ... Thus, based upon the ALJ’s review of the medical evidence and his review of the Plaintiffs own testimony, the ALJ supported his RFC determination with sufficient evidence from the record.

Residual functional capacity assesses a claimant’s remaining ability to work despite impairments based on all relevant evidence.

Cook v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2009-08-31(a)

Residual functional capacity is an assessment based on all relevant evidence of a claimant’s remaining ability to do work despite his impairments.

An ALJ determines physical residual functional capacity by weighing all relevant evidence in the record.

BOLLAS v. Astrue · filed 2010-03-08(a)(1)

An ALJ makes a physical RFC determination by weighing all the relevant evidence in the record. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1); SSR 96-8p.

Section 404.1545(a) requires an RFC assessment to consider all relevant evidence, including medical evidence and the claimant’s statements about limitations.

Blackmon v. Astrue · filed 2010-08-04(a)

Residual functional capacity is a measure of the abilities which the claimant retains despite his or her impairment. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a). The RFC assessment is based upon all of the relevant evidence, including objective medical evidence, treatment, physicians’ opinions and observations, and the claimant’s own statements about his limitations.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) permits an ALJ to consider medication, treatment, daily activities, and claimant testimony when assessing residual functional capacity.

Casillas v. Astrue · filed 2009-10-08(a)(3)

The Social Security regulations, rather, permit an ALJ to take additional evidence such as medication and treatment utilized, daily activities, and the claimant’s own testimony into account.

Residual functional capacity measures the most a claimant can do despite his limitations.

Walker v. Astrue · filed 2009-10-21(a)

RFC is a measurement of the most a claimant can do despite his limitations. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a).

Section 404.1545 requires the ALJ to consider all relevant evidence when assessing residual functional capacity, including evidence of limitations from nonsevere impairments.

Rapp v. Astrue · filed 2009-11-04

In making this finding, the ALJ must consider all of the claimant’s impairments, including impairments that are not severe (20 CFR §§ 404.1520(e), 404.1545, 416.920(e), and 416.945; SSR 96-8p). ... Thus, the treating physicians are in agreement that Rapp needs a 2-hour break each day, and that this would change her ability to perform any work, yet the ALJ did not consider this evidence in finding Rapp’s RFC.

Section 404.1545(c) requires an ALJ assessing mental residual functional capacity to consider work-related capacities, including following instructions and responding appropriately to supervision, coworkers, and work pressures.

Ramos v. Astrue · filed 2009-11-27(c)

If the claimant has a severe mental impairment that does not meet or equal a Listing, the ALJ must determine the claimant’s mental RFC, which requires consideration of an expanded list of work-related capacities, including the ability to understand, carry out and remember instructions, and to respond appropriately to supervision, coworkers and customary work pressures in a work setting.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) defines residual functional capacity as the activities a person can perform in a work setting despite physical and mental limitations.

Bailey v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2009-12-03(a)(1)

An RFC describes the extent of activities an individual can do in a work setting despite some physical and mental limitations. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1).

Section 404.1545 requires an RFC assessment to identify a claimant's functional limitations and assess the work the claimant can still do.

Branson v. Astrue · filed 2010-01-05(a)

Upon making an RFC assessment an ALJ must first identify a claimant's functional limitations or restrictions and then assess his or her work-related abilities on a function-by-function basis. ... The ALJ in the matter under consideration identified Plaintiff's functional limitations after considering the medical records, Plaintiff's testimony, and Plaintiff's credibility.

Section 404.1545 makes the claimant responsible for providing evidence for an RFC finding and requires the Commissioner to develop the claimant’s complete medical history.

Lynch v. Astrue · filed 2010-01-13(a)(3)

The claimant is responsible for providing evidence the Commissioner will use to make a finding as to the claimant’s RFC, but the Commissioner is responsible for developing the claimant’s “complete medical history, including arranging for a consultative examination(s) if necessary, and making every reasonable effort to help [the claimant] get medical reports from [the claimant’s] own medical sources.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(3).

An ALJ determining residual functional capacity must weigh all relevant evidence in the record.

Diaz v. Astrue · filed 2010-02-02(a)(1)

Generally, when an ALJ makes an RFC determination, he must weigh all relevant evidence of record. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1); SSR 96-8p.

Section 404.1545(b) requires an assessment of physical work capacity to consider the claimant’s ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, stoop, and crouch.

Correale-Englehart v. Astrue · filed 2010-02-08(b)

In assessing a plaintiffs capacity to perform work-related physical activities, the claimant’s ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, handle, stoop and crouch must be considered.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) makes the claimant responsible for providing evidence used to assess residual functional capacity.

Gray v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration · filed 2010-02-08(a)(3)

Gray was responsible for providing the evidence used to make the RFC determination, 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1545(a)(3), 416.945(a)(3), and the ALJ was not required to credit Gray’s and Watson’s testimony on this issue without objective evidence to support their claims.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) requires an ALJ to weigh all relevant evidence when determining residual functional capacity.

Bragg v. Astrue · filed 2010-02-22(a)(1)

An ALJ makes a RFC determination by weighing all the relevant evidence of record.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) defines residual functional capacity as the most a claimant can do in a work setting despite physical and mental limitations.

Rutkowski v. Astrue · filed 2010-03-04(a)(1)

A claimant’s RFC is the most he can do in a work setting despite his physical and mental limitations. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1). ... Combined, this body of evidence substantially supports the ALJ’s RFC determination.

Section 404.1545 defines residual functional capacity as the most a person can still do after accounting for physical or mental limitations affecting work-related tasks.

Moraine v. Social Security Administration · filed 2010-03-08

RFC is defined as the most an individual can still do after considering the effects of physical or mental limitations that affect that individual's ability to perform work-related tasks.

Section 404.1545(a) requires the ALJ to assess residual functional capacity using all relevant, credible evidence, with medical evidence supporting the claimant’s ability to function at work.

Halton v. Astrue · filed 2010-03-15(a)

The ALJ bears the primary responsibility for assessing a claimant's RFC based on all relevant, credible evidence in the record, including medical records, the observations of treating physicians and others, and the claimant's own description of her symptoms and limitations. Goff v. Barnhart, 421 F.3d 785, 793 (8th Cir.2005); 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a). ... Because the ALJ's RFC determination with respect to plaintiff's ability to sit is not supported by some medical evidence in the record, the ALJ's determination is not supported by substantial evidence on the record as a whole and cannot stand.

Section 404.1545(a) requires an RFC assessment to consider physical and mental abilities, symptoms, pain, and other limitations affecting sustained work.

BASZTO v. Astrue · filed 2010-03-31(a)

When making a RFC determination, the ALJ considers a claimant’s physical abilities, mental abilities, symptomatology, including pain and other limitations that could interfere with work activities on a regular and continuing basis. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a). ... In light of the foregoing, this Court finds no reversible error as to the ALJ’s RFC determination, which is supported by “such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate” to sustain the ALJ’s conclusion.

Section 404.1545(b) requires an ALJ assessing residual functional capacity to consider the claimant’s physical abilities, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and bending.

Davison v. Astrue · filed 2010-04-01(b)

An ALJ makes an RFC determination by considering the claimant’s ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, crouch, and reach. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(b). ... Here, substantial evidence supports the ALJ’s finding that Davison could engage in the full range of medium work.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) requires an RFC assessment to consider how impairments and related symptoms limit what a claimant can do at work.

Boucher v. Astrue · filed 2010-04-02(a)(1)

In making the RFC assessment, an ALJ considers how an impairment, and any related symptoms, may cause physical and mental limitations that affect what a claimant can do in a work setting.

Section 404.1545 requires a function-by-function assessment of residual functional capacity that considers physical, mental, and other limitations.

Ramirez v. Astrue · filed 2010-04-05

The ALJ fulfilled its duties to maµe a 'function-by function' analysis of Ramirez's RFC as required by 20 C.F.R. y 404.1545 and Social Security Ruling 96-8p. The ALJ considered all of Ramirez's physical, mental, and other limitations before concluding that Ramirez retained the capacity for a significant range of light worµ.

The claimant provides evidence for the residual functional capacity finding, while the Commissioner develops the claimant’s complete medical history and seeks medical reports.

Huisman v. Astrue · filed 2010-04-21(a)(3)

The claimant is responsible for providing evidence the Commissioner will use to make a finding as to the claimant’s RFC, but the Commissioner is responsible for developing the claimant’s “complete medical history, including arranging for a consultative examination^) if necessary, and making every reasonable effort to help [the claimant] get medical reports from [the claimant’s] own medical sources.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(3).

Section 404.1545 requires an ALJ to assess residual functional capacity using all relevant, credible evidence, including the claimant’s description of limitations.

Jimmerson v. Astrue · filed 2010-05-13

“The ALJ must assess a claimant’s RFC based on all relevant, credible evidence in the record, including the medical records, observations of treating physicians and others, and an individual’s own description of his limitations.”

Section 404.1545(a) requires residual functional capacity to be assessed using all relevant evidence in the case record.

Hurley v. Astrue · filed 2010-05-19(a)

The Social Security Administration assesses a person’s residual functional capacity based on all of the relevant evidence in his or her case record. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a).

The claimant provides evidence for the residual functional capacity finding, while the Commissioner develops the claimant’s complete medical history and helps obtain medical reports.

Bloom v. Astrue · filed 2010-06-02(a)(3)

The claimant is responsible for providing evidence the Commissioner will use to make a finding as to the claimant’s RFC, but the Commissioner is responsible for developing the claimant’s “complete medical history, including arranging for a consultative examination(s) if necessary, and making every reasonable effort to help [the claimant] get medical reports from [the claimant’s] own medical sources.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(3).

An ALJ determining residual functional capacity must consider all evidence and address contradictory objective medical evidence.

Bryan v. Commissioner Social Security · filed 2010-06-04(a)

The ALJ has an obligation to “consider all evidence before him” when he “mak[es] a residual functional capacity determination,” and must also “mention or refute . . . contradictory, objective medical evidence” presented to him.

Section 404.1545 requires the claimant to provide evidence for the residual functional capacity finding and the Commissioner to develop the claimant’s complete medical history.

Hovenga v. Astrue · filed 2010-06-07(3)

The claimant is responsible for providing evidence the Commissioner will use to make a finding as to the claimant’s RFC, but the Commissioner is responsible for developing the claimant’s “complete medical history, including arranging for a consultative examination(s) if necessary, and making every reasonable effort to help [the claimant] get medical reports from [the claimant’s] own medical sources.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(3).

Section 404.1545(a) requires residual functional capacity to be assessed using all relevant evidence of a claimant’s remaining ability to work despite impairments, including supported mental limitations.

Gibson v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2010-07-21(a)

Residual functional capacity is an assessment based on all relevant evidence of a claimant’s remaining ability to do work despite his impairments. ... The ALJ failed to included the mental limitations opined by Dr. Ysern in September 2005 in either the RFC or the hypothetical to the VE. Thus, the ALJ’s finding was not based on substantial evidence.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) requires the ALJ to consider all relevant evidence when determining residual functional capacity.

Buckner v. Astrue · filed 2010-01-13(a)(1)

An ALJ makes a residual functional capacity (“RFC”) determination by weighing all the relevant evidence of record. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1); SSR 96-8p. ... And for the reasons discussed in Part A, supra, the ALJ failed to account for all of the relevant evidence in making his RFC finding.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires the ALJ to examine all evidence in the record when assessing residual functional capacity.

Abbott v. Astrue · filed 2010-07-28(a)(3)

That being said, the ALJ has a duty to examine all of the evidence in the record, 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3), and his decision must be supported by substantial evidence, Simila v. Astrue, 573 F.3d 503, 513-14 (7th Cir.2009). Here, some errors in the ALJ’s decision lead us to conclude that a full remand is appropriate.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) requires an ALJ to determine residual functional capacity by weighing all relevant evidence of record.

Packham v. Astrue · filed 2011-01-04(a)(1)

An ALJ makes a RFC determination by weighing all the relevant evidence of record. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1); SSR 96-8p.

An ALJ assessing residual functional capacity must consider all relevant medical and other evidence.

Delafontaine v SSA · filed 2011-01-07(a)(3)

In determining RFC, an ALJ must consider “all of the relevant evidence,” SSR 96-8p, 1996 WL 374184, at *5 (emphasis added) (listing categories of evidence), both “medical and other evidence.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3).

Section 404.1545(a)(1) requires the ALJ to consider all relevant evidence when assessing residual functional capacity; an error in evaluating medical evidence requires the assessment to be redone.

Walton v. Astrue · filed 2011-01-18(a)(1)

When determining a claimant’s RFC, an ALJ must consider all relevant evidence in the case record, 20 C.F.R. 404.1545(a)(1), including both a claimant’s severe and non- severe impairments. ... Due to the error described above, the ALJ’s analysis of the medical evidence and ultimate determinations of severe impairments and the subsequent RFC must be redone to reflect the ALJ’s consideration as to the nature and extent of Drs. Mehl and Kotlyarevsky’s findings.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an adequate evidentiary record to assess residual functional capacity for the relevant period.

Resendes v. Astrue · filed 2011-02-17(a)(3)

Even though the burden of production is on the claimant from Steps One through Four, the Secretary and ALJ nonetheless have a duty at Step Five to ensure that an adequate record is built. ... I therefore find that the ALJ’s RFC assessment was not supported by substantial evidence because the medical documentation could not support reasonable conclusions as to Resendes’ physical capabilities during the relevant time period.

Section 404.1545(a) requires consideration of all relevant evidence, including medical records, medical source opinions, and the claimant’s testimony, when assessing residual functional capacity.

Russo v. Comm Social Security · filed 2011-04-06(a)

As required by regulation, the ALJ’s RFC assessment considered all relevant evidence, including Russo’s medical records, medical source opinions, and Russo’s own testimony.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) requires an ALJ to weigh all relevant record evidence when assessing residual functional capacity.

Thomas v. Astrue · filed 2011-02-01(a)(1)

An ALJ makes a RFC determination by weighing all the relevant evidence of record. ... Thus, a remand is necessary for the Commissioner to revisit the RFC finding.

Residual functional capacity is assessed using all relevant evidence of a claimant’s remaining ability to work despite impairments.

Jackson v. Astrue · filed 2011-07-19(a)

The RFC is an assessment which is based upon all of the relevant evidence of a claimant’s remaining ability to do work despite his impairments. ... As the ALJ based her decision on all the evidence of the record, it is this Court’s opinion that the ALJ’s determination regarding the Plaintiffs residual functional capacity, is supported by substantial evidence.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an RFC assessment to consider medical evidence and other evidence, including testimony from the claimant and people who know the claimant.

McDonald v. Astrue · filed 2012-03-12(a)(3)

A claimant’s RFC must be based upon the medical evidence in the record and other evidence, such as testimony by the claimant or his friends and family. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3).

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an RFC assessment to consider all relevant medical and other evidence, rather than rely solely on medical opinions.

Bergeron v. SSA · filed 2012-06-07(a)(3)

Social Security regulations make it clear that an RFC assessment need not be based solely on medical opinions in the record; indeed, the ALJ must consider “all of the relevant medical and other evidence.”

Section 404.1545(a) requires an ALJ to assess residual functional capacity using all relevant, credible evidence, including medical records, observations, and the claimant’s account of symptoms and limitations.

Nishke v. Astrue · filed 2012-06-26(a)

The ALJ must assess a claimant’s RFC based upon all relevant, credible evidence in the record, including medical records, the observations of treating physicians and others, and the claimant’s own description of her symptoms and limitations.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) requires an ALJ to weigh all relevant record evidence when determining residual functional capacity.

Merritt v. Astrue · filed 2012-07-02(a)(1)

An ALJ makes an RFC determination by weighing all of the relevant evidence of record.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires consideration of medical source statements about what a claimant can still do when assessing residual functional capacity.

Mandella v. Astrue · filed 2011-10-17(a)(3)

Moreover, using the absence of an express limitation contained within Mandella’s treatment notes runs contrary to the focused inquiry that the regulations endorse, as 20 C.F.R. § 404.1513(b)(6) requests from claimants “a medical source statement about what you can still do despite [their] impairment(s).” See also 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3) (“We will consider any statements about what you can still do that have been provided by medical sources....”; “We will also consider descriptions and observations of your limitations from your impairment(s), ... provided by you, your family, neighbors, friends, or other persons.”). ... Being that Dr. Burgarino opined that Mandella is a severely limited in her ability to interact appropriately with the general public and to accept instructions and respond appropriately to criticism, and that she has a “moderately severe” limitation in her ability to work in coordination or proximity with coworkers, the ALJ’s refusal to consider this opinion reflects yet again why his rejection of Dr. Burgarino’s opinion is not supported by substantial evidence.

An RFC assessment must consider all relevant evidence, including diagnosed impairments and their functional effects.

Perez v. Astrue · filed 2011-11-17(a)(1)

In determining a claimant’s RFC, an ALJ must consider all relevant evidence in the record, including medical records, lay evidence, and the effects of symptoms, including pain reasonably attributable to the medical condition. ... The ALJ’s RFC is incomplete and not supported by substantial evidence, and the ALJ failed to develop the record fully.

An ALJ determines residual functional capacity by weighing all relevant evidence in the record.

Miocic v. Astrue · filed 2012-09-05(a)(1)

An ALJ makes an RFC determination by weighing all the relevant evidence of record.

An RFC assessment cannot rest on an unexplained finding that conflicts with a medical opinion the ALJ gave great weight.

Petersen v. Astrue · filed 2012-09-25(a)

However, Dr. Magurno’s opinion did not support the RFC assessment. Moreover, the ALJ failed to recognize the contradiction and failed to note other evidence more credible than Dr. Magurno’s opinion. This Court cannot re-weigh the evidence on the ALJ’s behalf or create a post-hoc explanation for the fact that he gave great weight to an opinion that contradicted his RFC assessment.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires the ALJ to consider medical, opinion, and other evidence when determining residual functional capacity.

Sanders v. Astrue · filed 2012-07-16(a)(3)

The ALJ considers medical evidence, opinion evidence, and other evidence in determining the Claimant’s RFC. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3).

Residual functional capacity assesses a claimant’s remaining ability to work based on all relevant evidence, including evidence of mental limitations.

Smith v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2012-08-15(a)(1)

“The residual functional capacity is an assessment, based upon all of the relevant evidence, of a claimant’s remaining ability to do work despite his impairments.” ... A review of the record indicates that the ALJ did consider these limitations.

Residual functional capacity is assessed using all relevant evidence, including a claimant’s daily activities.

Cunningham v. Commissioner Social Security · filed 2012-12-13(a)(3)

Thus, it is appropriate for an ALJ to consider the number and type of activities in which a claimant engages when assessing his or her residual functional capacity.

An ALJ assessing residual functional capacity must consider all relevant medical and other evidence, including evidence supporting the claimant’s reported symptoms.

Padula v. Astrue · filed 2013-03-18(a)(3)

Likewise, to the extent the ALJ found Padula not to be credible based upon his description of these symptoms, we find that the ALJ erred because the determination “did not comply with the ALJ’s obligation to consider ‘all of the relevant medical and other evidence,’ 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3), and cannot stand.” Genier v. Astrue, 606 F.3d 46, 50 (2d Cir. 2010).

Residual functional capacity is assessed using all relevant record evidence, including medical sources and the claimant’s description of limitations.

Young v. Commissioner Social Security · filed 2013-03-26(a)(3)

It is assessed using all relevant evidence from the record, including statements from medical sources and a claimant‟s own description of limitations. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3). The ALJ determined that Young has the RFC to perform a narrow range of light work, and we agree with the District Court that the determination is supported by substantial evidence.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) requires residual functional capacity to reflect all relevant evidence of a claimant’s ability to work despite impairments.

Strickland v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2013-04-11(a)(1)

The claimant’s residual functional capacity is an assessment, based upon all relevant evidence, of the claimant’s ability to do work despite her impairments.

Section 404.1545 requires an RFC assessment of what a claimant can still do despite her limitations; an ALJ must support that assessment with record evidence rather than her own evaluation of the claimant’s physical capabilities.

Suess v. Colvin · filed 2013-05-10(a)(1)

But in rejecting the testimonial and opinion evidence introduced by Plaintiff, the ALJ failed to explain the basis for her determination that Suess was capable of light work. It appears that the ALJ reviewed the medical records and substituted her own evaluation as to Suess’s physical capabilities. This requires remand.

An RFC assessment considers all relevant evidence and is not limited to one examining physician’s opinion.

Timmons v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2013-07-09(a)

However, the ALJ was not limited to Dr. Barber’s opinion or his clinical findings in making her RFC assessment. Rather, the ALJ considers all the relevant evidence in making an RFC assessment.

Section 404.1545(a) requires an ALJ to consider all relevant record evidence when determining residual functional capacity.

Biller v. Colvin · filed 2013-07-24(a)

Based on the administrative record, the Court finds that the ALJ’s “medium” RFC finding is not supported by substantial evidence. ... An ALJ must consider “all the relevant evidence in [the] case record” when determining an individual’s RFC.

An RFC assessment warrants remand when inadequate consideration of a claimant’s ability to sit for prolonged periods materially affects the assessment.

Wojciechowski v. Colvin · filed 2013-08-26(a)

As such, this Court finds that a remand is warranted for (1) a function-by-function assessment, including (in particular) careful consideration as to whether Plaintiff can sit for prolonged periods and (2) reconsideration of Dr. Zogby’s March 2010 opinion in light of the concerns outlined above.

Section 404.1545(a) requires the ALJ to assess residual functional capacity using all relevant, credible evidence, including medical records, treating physicians’ observations, and the claimant’s account of his limitations.

Lewis v. Colvin · filed 2013-09-20(a)

The ALJ determines a claimant’s RFC based on all relevant, credible evidence in the record, including medical records, the observations of treating physicians and others, and the claimant’s own description of his symptoms and limitations.

An RFC assessment must consider all relevant evidence; overlooking material treatment records requires remand when the ALJ relies on their supposed absence to discount claimed limitations.

Kunik v. Colvin · filed 2014-01-27(a)(1)

This reason for discrediting Kunik is not supported by substantial evidence and demonstrates the ALJ failed to meet his duty of considering all relevant evidence in the record.

Section 404.1545(a) requires an ALJ to base the residual functional capacity assessment on all relevant evidence, including evidence of an impairment’s effects on the claimant’s ability to work.

Trauterman v. Colvin · filed 2014-02-19(a)

An ALJ must base his RFC assessment on all of the relevant evidence of record. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a). ... The ALJ’s failure to address Plaintiffs testimony regarding her headache-related limitations; her history of seeking medical treatment for her headaches; and her persistent attempts to obtain relief through various medications mandates a remand with instructions to the ALJ to consider this evidence in making his RFC determination.

Section 404.1545 requires the ALJ to consider all relevant medical and other evidence when assessing a claimant’s ability to meet the physical, mental, sensory, and other requirements of work.

Banks v. Astrue · filed 2013-06-28(a)(3), (a)(4)

In assessing a claimant’s RFC, the ALJ must consider all of the relevant medical and other evidence in the case record to assess the claimant’s ability to meet the physical, mental, sensory, and other requirements of work. ... For these reasons, this Court finds that the ALJ’s RFC determination is supported by substantial evidence in the record.

Section 404.1545(a)(1) requires the adjudicator to assess residual functional capacity by weighing all relevant evidence in the record.

Suarez-Linares v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2013-07-17(a)(1)

The administrative law judge, or adjudicator, makes a residual functional capacity assessment by weighing all of the relevant evidence in the record. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1); SSR 96-8p.

An RFC assessment must discuss the claimant’s physical and mental abilities, pain, symptoms, and other limits on work activities over a regular work schedule.

Ellis v. Colvin · filed 2014-06-30(a)

The ALJ’s RFC assessment must include a discussion of the claimant’s physical and mental abilities, pain, symptomatology, and other limitations on the claimant’s ability to perform work-related activities for “8 hours a day, for 5 days a week, or an equivalent work schedule.”

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires the ALJ to consider all relevant medical evidence, including medical-source statements about what the claimant can still do, when assessing residual functional capacity.

Hidalgo-Rosa v. Colvin · filed 2014-08-28(a)(3)

But in reaching that determination, the ALJ must consider all relevant medical evidence, including any statements about what the claimant can still do provided by any medical sources, § 404.1545(a)(3), and “[sjince bare medical findings are unintelligible to a lay person in terms of residual functional capacity, the ALJ is not qualified to assess claimant’s residual functional capacity based on the bare medical record.”

An ALJ must assess residual functional capacity using all relevant medical and other evidence.

Ward v. Colvin · filed 2015-02-05(a)(3)

An ALJ makes an RFC assessment based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3). ... Because Dr. Skahill’s opinion would not support a finding of an RFC of even a reduced range of light work, the ALJ’s RFC finding is not supported by substantial evidence.

Section 404.1545(a) requires an RFC assessment to consider all evidence in the record, including medical records, lay evidence, and the claimant’s testimony.

McKean v. Colvin · filed 2015-03-16(a)

A residual functional capacity-assessment must be based on a consideration of all the evidence in the record, including the testimony of the claimant regarding his or her activities of daily living, medical records, lay evidence, and evidence of pain. ... Based on the foregoing, the ALJ’s RFC determination is not supported by substantial evidence.

Residual functional capacity is assessed from all relevant medical and other evidence.

Rex v. Colvin · filed 2014-03-12(a)(3)

Instead, residual functional capacity is assessed “based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence,” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3), “including medical records, observations of treating physicians and others, and plaintiffs own description of his limitations,” Noble v. Callahan, 978 F.Supp. 980, 987 (D.Kan.1997).

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires a residual functional capacity assessment to rest on relevant medical and other evidence; the ALJ’s assessment must have some medical evidentiary basis.

Longgrear v. Colvin · filed 2014-03-13(a)(3)

Although residual functional capacity ultimately is an administrative determination reserved to the Commissioner, 20 C.F.R. § 404.1546; Rutledge v. Apfel, 230 F.3d 1172, 1175 (10th Cir.2000), “based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence,” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3), “including medical records, observations of treating physicians and others, and plaintiffs own description of his limitations,” Noble v. Callahan, 978 F.Supp. 980, 987 (D.Kan.1997), the ALJ’s determination still must be grounded in some medical evidence, Anderson v. Shalala, 51 F.3d 777, 779 (8th Cir.1995).

Section 404.1545 requires the claimant’s residual functional capacity to be assessed using the relevant evidence, including medical evidence of the claimant’s ability to function at work.

Devary v. Colvin · filed 2014-03-19(a)(3)

A claimant’s RFC is a medical question and the ALJ’s assessment must be supported by “some medical evidence” of the claimant’s ability to function in the workplace. ... Based on that review, I find that the ALJ’s formulation of De-vary’s RFC is supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

Residual functional capacity is the most a claimant can still do despite her limitations and is measured using all relevant evidence in the case record.

Moran v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2014-08-22(a)(2)

The RFC “is the most [she] can still do despite [her] limitations,” and is measured using “all the relevant evidence in [the] case record.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(2).

An ALJ must assess residual functional capacity using all relevant medical and other evidence, including evidence of the claimant’s physical limitations.

Gray v. Colvin · filed 2014-08-29(a)(3)

An ALJ makes an RFC assessment based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3). ... Because the record clearly demonstrates that plaintiff would not be able to stand or sit for the length of time proscribed by the ALJ’s RFC finding, the Court finds the ALJ’s decision is not supported by substantial evidence.

An ALJ may not formulate residual functional capacity from raw medical evidence.

Keene v. SSA · filed 2014-10-27

In any event, his argument is unavailing because Keene does not assert that the records he seeks consist of anything other than raw medical evidence, and an ALJ may not “formulate an RFC from raw medical evidence,” Widlind v. Astrue, No. 11-cv-371-JL, 2012 WL 1676990, at *16 (D.N.H. Apr. 16, 2012), report & recommendation adopted by 2012 WL 1676984 (D.N.H. May 14, 2012)).

Residual functional capacity is assessed using all relevant medical and other evidence, including medical records, observations, and the claimant’s description of limitations.

Zagorianakos v. Colvin · filed 2015-02-25(a)(3)

Instead, residual functional capacity is assessed "based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence,” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3), "including medical records, observations of treating physicians and others, and plaintiff’s own description of his limitations,” Noble v. Callahan, 978 F.Supp. 980, 987 (D.Kan.1997).

Residual functional capacity must be assessed using all relevant medical and other evidence.

Henderson v. Colvin · filed 2015-03-03(a)(3)

Instead, residual functional capacity is assessed “based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence,” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3), “including medical records, observations of treating physicians and others, and plaintiffs own description of his limitations,” Noble v. Callahan, 978 F.Supp. 980, 987 (D.Kan.1997). ... I find the ALJ’s discussion in this regard inadequate, and thus remand.

Residual functional capacity is assessed using all relevant medical and other evidence, including the claimant’s description of his limitations.

Brown v. Colvin · filed 2015-03-11(a)(3)

Although the ALJ’s determination must be grounded in some medical evidence, see Anderson v. Shalala, 51 F.3d 777, 779 (8th Cir.1995), it is a broader assessment "based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence,” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3), “including medical records, observations of treating physicians and others, and plaintiff’s own description of his limitations,” Noble v. Callahan, 978 F.Supp. 980, 987 (D.Kan.1997).

An ALJ ordinarily needs an expert assessment to translate significant impairments into residual functional capacity; a lay assessment without one may lack substantial evidence.

Pavlakos v. SSA · filed 2015-03-12(a)(1)

Given the apparent severity of Pavlakos’s diagnoses and symptoms, this is not a record of little impairment that can be interpreted through a lay person’s commonsense. Therefore, in the absence of expert opinion, the ALJ’s residual functional capacity assessment is not supported by substantial evidence.

An RFC assessment considers the entire record, not just the findings made at earlier steps of the disability analysis.

Gann v. Colvin · filed 2015-03-18(a)(1)

Thus, the ALJ, in determining Gann’s RFC, appropriately considered the entire record and not merely his prior step two or three findings.

Section 404.1545(a) bases an RFC assessment on all relevant evidence of a claimant’s ability to work despite impairments.

Paul H. Ostborg, Jr. v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2015-05-29(a)

The RFC assessment is based on all relevant evidence of a claimant’s abilities to do work despite his impairments. Lewis v. Callahan, 125 F.3d 1436, 1440 (11th Cir. 1997) (citing 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)). ... Substantial evidence supports the ALJ’s determination Ostborg could perform light work for 32 hours per week, despite his leg-length discrepancy.

An RFC assessment must consider all relevant medical and other evidence, including evidence that supports a claimant’s lifting restrictions.

Waddell v. Colvin · filed 2015-06-02(a)(3)

An ALJ makes an RFC assessment based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3). ... Substantial evidence does not support the ALJ’s conclusion that the restrictions on plaintiffs ability to lift were unsupported by the record. In point of fact, that one examining provider included a lifting restriction of less than fifteen pounds in light of plaintiffs documented lumbar impairment serves as evidence in support of another’s imposition of a similar lifting restriction.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an RFC assessment to consider all relevant medical and other evidence about what the claimant can still do.

Henningsen v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration · filed 2015-06-08(a)(3)

The Commissioner’s RFC assessment must be based on “all of the relevant medical and other evidence” in the case record, including “any statements about what [the claimant] can still do that have been provided by medical sources” and any “descriptions and observations of [the claimant’s] limitations from [his or her] impairments, including limitations resulting from [his or her symptoms], such as pain, provided by [the claimant] or [other persons].” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3). ... The ALJ’s RFC determination that plaintiff had the residual functional capacity to perform sedentary work, which includes sitting for a total of six (6) hours in an eight (8) hour work day, is not supported by substantial evidence.

Section 404.1545(a) requires an RFC assessment to consider all record evidence, including the claimant’s testimony, medical records, lay evidence, and evidence of pain.

Voorhees v. Colvin · filed 2015-09-30(a)

A residual functional capacity assessment must be based on consideration of all the evidence in the record, including the testimony of the claimant regarding his or her activities of daily living, medical records, lay evidence, and evidence of pain.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an RFC assessment based on all relevant medical and other evidence; an ALJ cannot reject all relevant medical opinions and set functional limits from the ALJ’s own view of the record.

Carr v. Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner, U.S. Social Security Administration · filed 2015-12-08(a)(3)

The ALJ must assess a claimant’s RFC “based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence.” See 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1545(a)(3), 416.945(a)(3). ... Here, the ALJ erred by rejecting all of the relevant medical opinions and instead basing Carr’s RFC on his own view of the relevant evidence.

An RFC assessment must consider all medically determinable impairments, including nonsevere impairments, and all relevant medical and other evidence.

Martin v. Colvin · filed 2016-02-18(a)(2)-(3)

In this case, the error at issue was not harmless because the ALJ was required to consider all MDIs, including those that were not severe, as well as all of the relevant medical and other evidence in the record. See 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1545(a)(2)(3), 416.945(a)(2)-(3).

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an RFC assessment to consider all relevant evidence, including medical records, medical opinions, and the claimant’s account of limitations.

Cummings v. Colvin · filed 2015-07-07(a)(3)

The assessment must be based upon all of the relevant evidence, including the medical records, medical source opinions, and the individual’s subjective allegations and description of his own limitations. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1545(a)(3), 416.945(a).

A residual functional capacity assessment must consider all record evidence, including the claimant’s daily activities, medical records, lay evidence, and evidence of pain.

Gleason v. Colvin · filed 2015-07-13(a)

A residual functional capacity assessment must be based on consideration of all the evidence in the record, including the testimony of the claimant regarding his or her activities -of daily living, medical records, lay evidence, and evidence of pain.

Section 404.1545 requires an ALJ to assess residual functional capacity based on all relevant evidence in the record.

Varga v. Colvin · filed 2015-07-24(a)(1)

Prior to undertaking the fourth and fifth steps, the ALJ was required to make an assessment of Varga’s residual functional capacity (“RFC”). 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1). This is an assessment of what work-related activities the claimant can perform despite her limitations, which must be assessed based on all the relevant evidence in the record.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires the ALJ to consider all relevant medical and other evidence when assessing residual functional capacity.

Michaels v. Colvin · filed 2015-08-14(a)(3)

Thus, the ALJ’s finding “did not comply with the ALJ’s obligation to consider ‘all of the relevant medical and other evidence.’” Genier v. Astrue, 606 F.3d 46, 50 (2d Cir. 2010) (quoting 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3)).

An ALJ assessing residual functional capacity must consider all relevant evidence, including evidence submitted after a reviewing psychologist gave an opinion.

Arnett v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2015-08-14(a)(3)

The Court finds the ALJ reasonably relied on the consistent opinions of the consultative examiners and record reviewing psychologist in determining Plaintiffs RFC — notwithstanding the fact that Dr. Lewin’s opinion predated the submission of medical evidence from therapist Stephenson and Dr. Patel. ... The ALJ’s decision reflects appropriate consideration of the evidence submitted after the record reviewer’s opinion.

Section 404.1545(a) requires the ALJ to consider all relevant evidence, including treating physicians’ medical evidence and reports, when assessing residual functional capacity.

Carpenter v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2015-08-17(a)(1), (3)

In conducting that evaluation, the ALJ was required to consider “all the relevant evidence” in Carpenter’s case record, including medical evidence and reports from his treating physicians. 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(1), (3).

An ALJ must assess residual functional capacity using all relevant medical and other evidence.

Wright v. Colvin · filed 2015-09-16(a)(3)

An ALJ makes an RFC assessment based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence. ,20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3). ... Given the errors committed by the ALJ, it is clear that an RFC of light is not supported by substantial evidence.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an ALJ to assess residual functional capacity using all relevant evidence, including medical source statements and others’ observations of the claimant’s limitations.

Ford v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2015-09-28(a)(3)

An ALJ determines a claimant’s RFC “based on all the relevant evidence in [the claimant’s] ease record,” including statements about what the claimant can do “provided by medical sources” and “descriptions and observations of [the claimant’s] limitations from [his or her] impairment(s), including limitations that result from [the claimant’s] symptoms, such as pain, provided by [his or her] family, neighbors, friends, or other persons.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3).

Residual functional capacity measures the most work a claimant can perform despite limitations and must be assessed using all relevant evidence in the record.

Pingel v. Colvin · filed 2016-01-20(a)(1)

As Plaintiff correctly notes, the RFC is an assessment of the maximum work-related activities a claimant can perform despite his limitations. Young v. Barnhart, 362 F.3d 995, 1000-1001 (7th Cir.2004), citing Dixon v. Massanari, 270 F.3d 1171, 1178 (7th Cir.2001); 20 CFR § 404.1545(a)(1). Additionally, the “RFC must be assessed based on all the relevant evidence in the record.” Id. ... Additionally, the ALJ failed to explain why Plaintiffs improvement cast doubt upon the limitations noted by the state consultants. Absent such explanation and given the fact that the experts knew of the same improvement, the ALJ’s rejection of these findings cannot stand.

An ALJ must consider all relevant medical and nonmedical evidence when assessing residual functional capacity; an RFC that omits a treating physician’s controlling opinion lacks substantial evidence.

Stickler v. Colvin · filed 2016-03-24

All of the relevant medical and non-medical .evidence in the record must be considered. 20 CFR §§ 404.1520(e) and 404.1545. ... Because Dr. Lord’s opinion is entitled to controlling weight, the ALJ’s RFC, which did not incorporate Dr. Lord’s opinions, is not supported by substantial evidence.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires the ALJ to consider all relevant medical and other evidence when assessing residual functional capacity.

Kent v. Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration · filed 2016-06-07(a)(3)

The ALJ properly considered all of the relevant medical and other evidence, including Dr. Marchese’s treatment notes, and assessed Kent’s RFC, a determination reserved to the ALJ. See 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1527(d)(2), 404.1545(a)(3), 404.1546(c).

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an ALJ to assess residual functional capacity based on all relevant medical and other evidence.

Douglas v SSA · filed 2016-09-30(a)(3)

The ALJ must assess a claimant’s RFC “based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence.”

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an ALJ assessing residual functional capacity to consider all relevant medical and nonmedical evidence, including the combined effects of a claimant’s impairments.

Fields v. Colvin · filed 2016-09-30(a)(3)

In evaluating a claimant’s RFC, an ALJ is expected to take into consideration all of the relevant evidence, including both medical and non-medical evidence. ... Here, the ALJ’s RFC analysis does not give this Court confidence that she gave appropriate consideration to the combined effects of Plaintiffs impairments.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an ALJ determining residual functional capacity to consider all relevant medical and other evidence.

Wilson v. Colvin · filed 2016-10-03(a)(3)

In determining a claimant’s RFC, the ALJ must consider all relevant medical and other evidence. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1545(a)(3), 416.945(a)(3). ... Therefore, the ALJ’s failure to evaluate Dr. Holub’s opinion was not harmless because, if the opinion were credited, it would have directed a finding of disability.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an ALJ to assess residual functional capacity based on all relevant evidence in the claimant’s record, including evidence of the claimant’s limitations.

Collins v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2016-03-28(a)(3)

An ALJ determines a claimant’s RFC “based on all the relevant evidence in [the claimant’s] case record,” including statements about what the claimant can do “provided by medical sources” and “descriptions and observations of [the claimant’s] limitations from [his or her] impairment(s), including limitations that result from [the claimant’s] symptoms, such as pain, provided by [his or her] family, neighbors, friends, or other persons.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a)(3). ... The undersigned, therefore, finds the ALJ’s RFC determination unsupported by substantial evidence.

An ALJ determining residual functional capacity must consider all relevant medical and non-medical evidence in the record.

Heagney-O'Hara v. Commissioner of Social Security · filed 2016-04-21

In making an RFC determination, the ALJ must consider all relevant medical and non-medical evidence of record. See 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545.

An ALJ must consider all relevant medical evidence and explain the claimant’s limitations when assessing residual functional capacity.

Ortiz v. Colvin · filed 2017-01-04(a)

The ALJ must consider all relevant evidence when determining an individual’s residual functional capacity in step four. ... Because the ALJ did not clearly evaluate all medical evidence when determining Plaintiffs RFC, this Court cannot assess whether the ALJ’s finding that Plaintiff can perform light work is supported by substantial evidence. To allow for meaningful judicial review, ALJ Krappa must examine and explain all limitations in determining Plaintiffs RFC.

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an ALJ assessing residual functional capacity to consider all relevant medical and non-medical evidence.

Visinaiz v. Berryhill · filed 2017-03-20(a)(3)

In evaluating a claimant’s RFC, an ALJ is expected to take into consideration all of the relevant evidence, including both medical and non-medical evidence. See 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1545(a)(3); 416.945(a)(3).

Section 404.1545(a)(3) requires an ALJ to assess residual functional capacity based on all relevant medical and other evidence.

Hafford v. SSA · filed 2017-03-27(a)(3)

The ALJ must assess a claimant’s RFC “based on all of the relevant medical and other evidence.” § 404.1545(a)(3); see also Nguyen, 172 F.3d at 35 (stating an ALJ may not ignore evidence).

Section 404.1545(a) requires an ALJ to assess residual functional capacity using all relevant, credible evidence, including medical records, treating physicians’ observations, and the claimant’s account of symptoms and limitations.

Frederick v. Berryhill · filed 2017-03-27(a)

The ALJ must assess a claimant’s RFC based upon all relevant, credible evidence in the record, including medical records, the observations of treating physicians and others, and the claimant’s own description of her symptoms and limitations.

An RFC assessment must be based on all relevant evidence in the case record.

Fentress v. Colvin · filed 2017-04-25(a)

The RFC assessment must be based on “all the relevant evidence in [the] case record.” 20 C.F.R. § 404.1545(a).

An RFC assessment considers all relevant medical and other evidence.

Smith v. Berryhill · filed 2017-06-06(a)(3)

To determine a claimant’s RFC, a hearing officer looks at all relevant medical and other evidence. ... On balance, there is substantial evidence to support the hearing officer’s determination of Smith’s ability to engage in sedentary work.