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Every decision we've filed under Social Security.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court ruling denying disability benefits to a claimant with bipolar disorder and chronic pain. Although the Administrative Law Judge made multiple legal errors in evaluating a medical expert's opinion, the court found those errors harmless because the claimant could not meet the statutory threshold for disability.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court order upholding the denial of supplemental security income benefits to a claimant with mental health and physical challenges. The panel found the administrative law judge provided specific, clear, and convincing reasons for discounting the claimant's testimony and medical opinions.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed in part and remanded a decision denying service-connected disability benefits. The court held that the Board of Veterans' Appeals correctly relied on official service records to determine active-duty status.
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the convictions and sentence of David A. Katz for conspiracy to defraud the United States and filing false Currency Transaction Reports. The court found sufficient evidence of willful blindness and rejected arguments regarding evidentiary rulings and restitution.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed and remanded part of a District Court ruling regarding a military discharge upgrade. The appellate court found the Army Board of Correction of Military Records acted arbitrarily by failing to analyze whether exempt evidence influenced the appellant's discharge status.
The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a district court ruling in favor of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The court rejected a private insurer's challenge to the agency's methodology for calculating Medicare Advantage star ratings following a contract consolidation.
The Sixth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a government suit seeking unredacted voter records from Michigan, ruling that Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 does not authorize the Attorney General to demand sensitive personal data for the purpose of verifying voter eligibility.
The Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's affirmation of a Social Security Commissioner's denial of Supplemental Security Income benefits, holding that the Administrative Law Judge erred in discounting treating source medical opinions and subjective testimony regarding seizures and mental health symptoms.
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed a district court decision upholding the Social Security Administration's denial of disability benefits. The court held that the administrative law judge properly considered the claimant's migraines when determining his residual functional capacity.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied a petition for review filed by an employer challenging a black lung benefits regulation. The court held that the employer forfeited its argument by failing to raise the issue before the administrative law judge and the Benefits Review Board.