Case Summary
**Case Summary: Henrietta Dowlen v. Carolyn Colvin, Docket Number 4108830**
**Court:** United States District Court
**Filing Date:** Not specified in provided information
**Parties Involved:**
- **Plaintiff:** Henrietta Dowlen
- **Defendant:** Carolyn Colvin (Acting Commissioner of Social Security)
**Background:**
Henrietta Dowlen filed a lawsuit against Carolyn Colvin, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, challenging the decision made by the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding her eligibility for disability benefits. The plaintiff contended that she was entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) based on her medical conditions and inability to work.
**Legal Issue:**
The primary legal issue in this case revolves around whether the SSA's decision to deny disability benefits to Henrietta Dowlen was supported by substantial evidence and in accordance with applicable law. The court needed to assess the correctness of the SSA’s findings and whether proper procedures were followed in evaluating Dowlen’s claim.
**Arguments:**
- **Plaintiff’s Argument:** Dowlen argued that the SSA failed to adequately consider her medical records, symptoms, and limitations stemming from her medical conditions. She asserted that the administrative law judge (ALJ) did not apply the appropriate legal standards in evaluating her disability claim.
- **Defendant’s Argument:** The Commissioner contended that the ALJ's findings were based on substantial evidence and adhered to the proper legal framework. The defendant argued that the decision was consistent with the regulations governing disability claims and adequately assessed the credibility of Dowlen's self-reported limitations.
**Court’s Decision:**
The court reviewed the administrative record, including medical evidence, testimony from the claimant, and the findings made by the ALJ. It then rendered a decision either affirming or reversing the decision of the Commissioner based on whether it found that the ALJ had properly applied the law and whether substantial evidence supported the findings.
**Conclusion:**
The outcome of the case reflected the court's interpretation of the law as it applies to the evaluation of Social Security disability claims and the balancing of medical evidence against the claimant's reported limitations. The case underscored key considerations in disability determinations, including the assessment of credibility and the treatment of medical records.
(Note: Specific details regarding the decision, including dates, exact findings, and any appeals, were not provided in the original request or may not be available in public records without further information.)