Virgil Parami Aninion v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States Magistrate Judge recommends denying Virgil Parami Aninion's motion for summary judgment and affirming the Commissioner's denial of disability insurance benefits. The recommendation concludes that the ALJ properly evaluated the medical opinion of Dr. Fadeff and that the decision was supported by substantial evidence.

Holdings

1. The ALJ did not err in finding Dr. Fadeff's opinions unpersuasive because the opinions lacked an adequate explanation connecting the identified CT lung scarring and other findings to the proposed exertional limitations and absenteeism, and the opinions were inconsistent with substantial record evidence, including largely normal respiratory examinations, Plaintiff's reported abilities, and controlled symptoms.
2. Substantial evidence and applicable law supported the ALJ's conclusion that Plaintiff was not disabled.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the ALJ's residual functional capacity assessment was supported by substantial evidence.
2. Whether the ALJ properly evaluated and discounted treating physician Dr. Fadeff's medical opinions under the post-March 27, 2017 medical-opinion regulations.
3. Whether the Commissioner's decision denying disability insurance benefits should be affirmed.

Disposition

other