Farha Z.B. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois reviewed the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of Farha Z.B.’s disability benefits application under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). The court held that the Administrative Law Judge adequately evaluated the medical opinions under the supportability and consistency factors and that substantial evidence supported the decision. The court denied the request for remand and affirmed the Commissioner’s decision.

Holdings

1. The ALJ properly considered the supportability and consistency of Dr. Abraham's opinion and adequately explained why the opinion was not persuasive.
2. The ALJ's finding that Farha was not disabled was supported by substantial evidence, and remand was not warranted.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the ALJ properly evaluated Dr. Abraham's medical opinion under the supportability and consistency factors.
2. Whether the ALJ's decision was supported by substantial evidence.

Disposition

affirmed