Sandra C. Bergmann, 1 v. Kenneth S. Apfel, Commissioner of Social Security

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• holding post hearing evidence required remand because it 24 concerned deterioration of “relatively longstanding” impairment
• finding that posthearing evidence required remand because it concerned deterioration of “relatively longstanding” impairment
• applying a de novo standard of review when considering a disability-benefits claim
• where Appeals Council considers additional evidence, reviewing court’s role is to determine whether ALJ’s decision is supported by the record, which now includes new evidence
• additional evidence of post-decision deterioration outlined the progression of the claimant’s condition from before the date of the ALJ’s decision
• “[T]his court may not reverse the decision of the ALJ merely because substantial evidence may allow for a contrary decision.”

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