What is the test for substantial evidence in an appeal from a denial of disability benefits?

When deciding an appeal from a denial of disability benefits, "[w]e conduct a plenary review of the administrative record, and our focus is on the administrative ruling more than on the district court's decision." Selian v. Astrue, 708 F.3d 409, 417 (2d Cir. 2013). Our review is limited to determining whether the conclusions of the Administrative Law Judge (the "ALJ") were supported by "substantial evidence in the record and were based on a correct legal standard." Talavera v. Astrue, 697 F.3d 145, 151 (2d Cir. 2012). Substantial evidence "means such

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