Webster v. Kijakazi

Summary

The Fifth Circuit affirmed the denial of Social Security disability benefits, holding that the ALJ's residual functional capacity (RFC) determination was supported by substantial evidence and that the ALJ properly weighed medical opinions under 20 C.F.R. § 404.1520c. The court also held that a consultative examination was not required because the record was sufficiently developed. Arguments regarding Listing 12.15 (Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders) and the claimant's ability to maintain employment were waived for failure to raise them before the district court.

Holdings

1. The RFC was supported by substantial evidence.
2. The ALJ did not err in declining to order a consultative examination.
3. These arguments were waived because they were not raised before the district court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the ALJ's Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) was supported by substantial evidence.
2. Whether the ALJ erred by failing to order a consultative examination.
3. Whether the ALJ erred in analyzing Listing 12.15 for Trauma and Stressor-related disorders and in failing to consider whether Webster could maintain employment (arguments raised for the first time on appeal).

Disposition

affirmed