What is the test for denying benefits under the Social Security Act?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Wainwright v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 939 F.2d 680 (9th Cir. 1991):

We review de novo the judgment of the district court. Gonzalez v. Sullivan, 914 F.2d 1197, 1200 (9th Cir.1990). The Secretary's denial of benefits will be affirmed if "supported by substantial evidence and the Secretary applied the correct legal standards." Id.

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