What is the current state of the law on the definition of impairment in a disability claim?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from White v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec., Case No.: 1:18-cv-1720 - JLT (E.D. Cal. 2020):

change the outcome of the decision." See Matthews v. Shalala, 10 F.3d 678 (9th Cir. 1993) ("mere existence of an impairment is insufficient proof of a disability"); see also Nottoli v. Astrue, 2011 WL 675290, at *3 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 16, 2011) ("recitation of a medical diagnosis does not demonstrate how that condition impacts plaintiff's ability to engage in basic work activities").

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