Rachel A. Manning v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner, Social Security Administration

Summary

The court reviewed the Social Security Administration's denial of Rachel A. Manning's claim for supplemental security income under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). It held that substantial evidence supported the ALJ's findings regarding the Listings, residual functional capacity, and available work, and summarily affirmed the decision. The complaint was dismissed with prejudice.

Holdings

1. The ALJ's determination that Manning's impairments did not meet or equal the requirements of a listed impairment was supported by substantial evidence.
2. The ALJ's residual functional capacity determination, limiting Manning to sedentary work with additional limitations, was supported by substantial evidence.
3. The vocational expert's testimony constituted substantial evidence supporting the ALJ's conclusion that Manning could perform work existing in the national economy.
4. Because substantial evidence supported the ALJ's decision, the court summarily affirmed the decision and dismissed Manning's complaint with prejudice.

Questions Presented

1. Whether substantial evidence supported the ALJ's determination that Manning's impairments did not meet or equal Listings 12.04, 12.06, or 12.15.
2. Whether substantial evidence supported the ALJ's residual functional capacity determination.
3. Whether substantial evidence supported the ALJ's step-five finding, based on vocational-expert testimony, that Manning could perform other work.
4. Whether the ALJ improperly evaluated Manning's subjective complaints and third-party testimony.

Disposition

dismissed