Shah v. Mukasey

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• finding that two invalid reasons to reject a claimant’s testimony were 27 harmless error where the ALJ articulated two other reasons supported by substantial evidence in the 28 record
• finding plaintiff not credible because he responded favorably to 27 “the use of anti-inflammatory medication, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit, 28 and a lumbosacral corset”
• examining source’s opinion was a proper basis for rejecting a 28 claimant’s testimony
• unexplained or inadequately explained failure to seek treatment is a 1 valid basis for discounting credibility
• incongruity between questionnaire responses and the Plaintiff’s 24 medical records is a specific and legitimate reason for rejecting an opinion
• incongruity between questionnaire responses and the Plaintiff’s 10 medical records is a specific and legitimate reason for rejecting an opinion

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