Patrick A. Weaver v. Shirley S. Chater, Commissioner of Social Security

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67 F.3d 310·1995 WL 572867
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitSeptember 27, 199594-35325California1,158 words

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67 F.3d 310 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Patrick A. WEAVER, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Shirley S. CHATER, * Commissioner of Social Security Defendant-Appellee. No. 94-35325. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted Sept. 14, 1995. Decided Sept. 27, 1995. 1 Before: SCHROEDER, REINHARDT, and FERNANDEZ, Circuit Judges 2 MEMORANDUM ** 3 Patrick A. Weaver appeals the district court's affirmance in part of the decision of the Secretary of Health and Human Services denying Weaver's application for Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 405 (g). The district court affirmed the Secretary's determination that Weaver was not disabled after November 9, 1989, and remanded to the ALJ for a determination as to whether Weaver was disabled as of October 15, 1986. We reverse and remand for an award of benefits. DISCUSSION 4 1. Opinions of treating physicians are to be given more weight than those of…

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