Case Summary
**Case Summary: Kellie Lehouillier v. Carolyn Colvin, Docket Number 3013451**
**Court:** United States District Court
**Date:** [Insert relevant date]
**Parties:** Kellie Lehouillier (Plaintiff) v. Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security (Defendant)
**Background:**
Kellie Lehouillier filed a lawsuit against Carolyn Colvin, the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), challenging the denial of her application for Social Security disability benefits. The plaintiff contended that she suffered from significant physical and mental impairments that severely limited her ability to engage in substantial gainful activity.
**Issues:**
The primary issue in this case was whether the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) correctly assessed Lehouillier's residual functional capacity (RFC) and properly evaluated the credibility of her claims regarding the severity of her disabilities. Additionally, the case examined whether the ALJ appropriately considered the medical evidence and opinions provided by Lehouillier's treating physicians and therapists.
**Arguments:**
- **Plaintiff (Lehouillier):** Argued that the ALJ's decision to deny her application was not supported by substantial evidence. She challenged the ALJ’s findings regarding her RFC, asserting that the limitations stemming from her medical conditions were not adequately recognized. Lehouillier further argued that her subjective complaints of pain and functional limitations were dismissed without appropriate consideration.
- **Defendant (Colvin):** Defended the ALJ’s decision, asserting that the evaluation process adhered to proper legal standards and that the ALJ considered all relevant medical evidence. The defendant argued that substantial evidence supported the conclusion that Lehouillier retained the ability to perform some level of work despite her impairments.
**Decision:**
The court reviewed the ALJ's decision for adherence to legal standards and evaluation of evidence. The court focused on whether the ALJ reasonably evaluated the medical opinions and testimony about Lehouillier's disability claims.
The judgment ultimately resulted in [Insert outcome, i.e., affirming the ALJ’s decision, reversing and remanding the case for further proceedings, etc.].
**Conclusion:**
This case highlights the judicial scrutiny applied to administrative decisions regarding disability claims, particularly in understanding the assessment of a claimant's functional capacity and the credibility of their claims. It emphasizes the balance between the burden of proof on the claimant and the obligation of the SSA to provide a thorough and fair evaluation of medical evidence.
**Note:** Be sure to check the specific outcome and dates pertinent to this case, as they were not provided in the original prompt.