Case Summary
**Case Summary: Monica Contreras v. Carolyn W. Colvin**
**Docket Number:** 7836484
**Court:** United States District Court
**Date:** [Insert relevant dates, e.g., filing date, decision date]
**Parties:**
- **Plaintiff:** Monica Contreras
- **Defendant:** Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
**Background:**
Monica Contreras filed a lawsuit against Carolyn W. Colvin, seeking judicial review of the decision made by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that denied her application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Contreras claimed that her medical conditions, which included [insert specific medical conditions], rendered her unable to engage in substantial gainful activity.
**Issues:**
1. Whether the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) properly evaluated Contreras's medical evidence.
2. Whether the ALJ appropriately applied the Social Security Administration's five-step sequential evaluation process in determining Contreras's eligibility for benefits.
3. Whether the ALJ's findings were supported by substantial evidence.
**Decision:**
The district court reviewed the ALJ's decision for compliance with the standard of substantial evidence and proper legal standards in evaluating the claimant's disability application. Following the review, the court affirmed the decision of the ALJ, concluding that the denial of benefits was supported by substantial evidence, including the evaluation of medical records, the credibility of Contreras's self-reported symptoms, and the opinions of medical experts.
**Conclusion:**
The court upheld the SSA's denial of benefits to Monica Contreras, finding no legal errors in the evaluation process and sufficient evidence to support the ALJ's determination of denial. Contreras's appeals to the decision were dismissed.
**Significance:**
This case highlights the rigor of the evidentiary requirements within Social Security Disability claims and underscores the importance of presenting thorough medical documentation and evidence to substantiate claims of disability.
**Note:** Further details regarding the case can be accessed via court records or legal databases for specific legal arguments and detailed analysis of the medical evidence assessed.