Case Summary
**Case Summary: Elizabeth Perez v. Carolyn W. Colvin**
**Docket Number:** 7836918
**Court:** United States District Court
**Deciding Authority:** Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security
**Case Overview:**
Elizabeth Perez filed a case against Carolyn W. Colvin, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, challenging the denial of her application for Social Security disability benefits. The case revolves around allegations of improper evaluation of Perez's disability status, particularly concerning her physical impairments and the functional limitations they impose on her ability to work.
**Background:**
- Elizabeth Perez applied for Social Security disability insurance, claiming that her medical conditions rendered her unable to maintain substantial gainful employment.
- The Social Security Administration (SSA) initially denied her application, asserting that she had the residual functional capacity (RFC) to perform other work available in the national economy.
- Following the denial, Perez sought a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), where she presented evidence from medical professionals regarding her conditions and limitations.
**Issues:**
- The primary issue in the case is whether the ALJ's decision was supported by substantial evidence and whether the ALJ properly considered and applied the relevant legal standards in evaluating Perez's claims of disability.
- The case also examines the evaluation of medical opinions, the consideration of subjective complaints of pain, and the potential impact of Perez's non-compliance with treatment on her disability status.
**Decision:**
The court delved into the proceedings and evidence presented during the ALJ hearing. It assessed whether the decision made by the SSA was reasonable based on established legal standards and whether all pertinent factors were adequately considered in determining Perez's RFC.
The court ultimately ruled on whether the ALJ's conclusions were justified or if reversible error occurred in the decision-making process.
**Conclusion:**
This case serves to highlight the complexities involved in Social Security disability claims, particularly in assessment and evidentiary standards. The final decision by the court will determine whether Perez is entitled to the disability benefits she seeks based on her medical conditions and their impacts on her employment capabilities.