The following excerpt is from Oliver v. Shalala, 34 F.3d 1073 (9th Cir. 1994):
We will not disturb the Secretary's decision to deny benefits if it is supported by substantial evidence and free of legal error. Magallanes v. Bowen, 881 F.2d 747, 750 (9th Cir.1989). We affirm for the reasons stated in the magistrate judge's well-reasoned report and recommendation adopted by the district court.
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