James KENDRICK, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Donna E. SHALALA, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Defendant-Appellant

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• noting that a record is never really complete but “taking ‘complete record’ literally would be a formula for paralysis, undermining all of the objectives of simplified procedure”
• noting that “it is always possible to do more” but respecting a reasoned judgment of the ALJ not to order additional proceedings
• providing that the Commissioner’s determination about how much evidence is needed to make a decision is entitled to deference
• noting that judicial review of administrative decisions is deferential, a decision supported by substantial evidence must be enforced, and district judges must respect the authority of administrative officials to decide how much evidence is enough
• observing no record is ever “complete” because “one may always” do more
• stating that disability hearing procedures are informal

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