William Paul Luttrell, Jr. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee affirmed the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of William Paul Luttrell, Jr.’s application for Disability Insurance Benefits. The court held that the Administrative Law Judge adequately evaluated the supportability and consistency of a consultative examiner’s opinion concerning Luttrell’s physical limitations and that the decision was supported by substantial evidence.

Holdings

1. The ALJ adequately evaluated the supportability and consistency of Dr. Jenkins's opinion and provided sufficient reasons for finding it unpersuasive, including evidence concerning Plaintiff's daily activities, keyboarding, examination findings, treatment records, and the absence of objective testing supporting certain claimed limitations.
2. The Commissioner's decision denying Plaintiff Disability Insurance Benefits was supported by substantial evidence and was affirmed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the ALJ properly evaluated the supportability and consistency of Dr. Jenkins's medical opinion under 20 C.F.R. § 404.1520c.
2. Whether the ALJ's residual-functional-capacity determination and finding that Plaintiff was not disabled were supported by substantial evidence.

Disposition

affirmed