James C. v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

This Report and Recommendation addresses a Social Security disability appeal in the Southern District of Ohio. The plaintiff challenged the Administrative Law Judge’s evaluation of a consultative examiner’s opinion, particularly the asserted need for additional short breaks. The magistrate judge concluded that the ALJ properly evaluated the medical opinion and that the finding of non-disability was supported by substantial evidence, recommending affirmance and closure of the case.

Holdings

1. The ALJ properly considered the supportability and consistency of Dr. Rowland’s opinion and reasonably found the proposed need for additional short breaks unpersuasive.
2. The ALJ’s finding that Plaintiff was not disabled was supported by substantial evidence and should be affirmed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the ALJ properly evaluated the supportability and consistency of Dr. Rowland’s medical opinion under 20 C.F.R. § 416.920c.
2. Whether substantial evidence supported the ALJ’s finding that Plaintiff was not disabled.

Disposition

other