Jacqueline C. N.G. v. Frank Bisignano

Summary

This Memorandum and Recommendation addresses a Social Security disability benefits appeal in which the plaintiff challenged the denial of Title II benefits. The magistrate judge recommends granting the Commissioner’s motion for summary judgment, denying the plaintiff’s motion, affirming the Commissioner’s decision, and dismissing the case with prejudice.

Holdings

1. The ALJ's finding that Plaintiff's bilateral knee degenerative joint disease was not severe was supported by substantial evidence because the record did not establish that the condition significantly limited her ability to perform basic work activities.
2. The ALJ's residual functional capacity assessment was supported by substantial evidence and adequately accounted for the limitations established in the record, including visual, postural, environmental, and mental restrictions.
3. The memorandum and recommendation recommends granting the Commissioner's motion for summary judgment, denying Plaintiff's motion, affirming the Commissioner's decision, and dismissing the case with prejudice.

Questions Presented

1. Whether substantial evidence supported the ALJ's Step Two determination that Plaintiff's bilateral knee degenerative joint disease was not a severe impairment.
2. Whether the ALJ's residual functional capacity assessment was supported by substantial evidence and adequately accounted for Plaintiff's alleged knee, vision, obesity, hypertension, confusion, memory, and concentration limitations.
3. Whether the Commissioner's final decision denying disability benefits should be affirmed.

Disposition

other