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BLACK & DECKER DISABILITY PLAN v. NORD

No. 02-469.

538 U.S. 822 (2003)

BLACK & DECKER DISABILITY PLAN v. NORD.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 27, 2003.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lee T. Paterson argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were John R. Ates, Amanda C. Sommerfeld, and William G. Bruner III.

Lisa Schiavo Blatt argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With her on the brief were Solicitor General Olson, Deputy Solicitor General Kneedler, Howard M. Radzely, Allen H. Feldman, Nathaniel I. Spiller, and Mark S. Flynn.

Lawrence D. Rohlfing argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Eric Schnapper.*

GINSBURG, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.

JUSTICE GINSBURG delivered the opinion of the Court.

Under a rule adopted by the Commissioner of Social Security, in determining whether a claimant is entitled to Social Security disability benefits, special weight is accorded opinions of the claimant's treating physician. See 20 CFR §§ 404.1527(d)(2), 416.927(d)(2) (2002). This case presents the question whether a similar "treating physician rule" applies to disability...

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