Legal Case Summary

Patty Frazee v. Nancy Berryhill


Date Argued: Tue Apr 24 2018
Case Number: 17-3022
Docket Number: 6374712
Judges:Not available
Duration: 19 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Patty Frazee v. Nancy Berryhill** **Docket Number:** 6374712 **Court:** [Specify Court, e.g., United States District Court] **Date:** [Date of the decision or filing] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Patty Frazee - **Defendant:** Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security **Background:** Patty Frazee filed a case against Nancy Berryhill, who was the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, challenging the decision regarding her application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Frazee alleged that she was unable to work due to various medical impairments and sought to overturn a previous ruling by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that denied her benefits. **Key Issues:** 1. Whether the administrative law judge (ALJ) made errors in evaluating the evidence presented regarding Frazee's medical conditions and her ability to work. 2. Determination of whether the ALJ properly applied legal standards in the disability determination process. **Legal Standards:** The court evaluated the case under the standards of the Social Security Act, which defines disability and outlines the process for determining eligibility for benefits. The ALJ is required to engage in a five-step analysis to assess whether a claimant is eligible for SSDI. **Findings:** - The court reviewed the ALJ's decision, examining the evidence including medical records, testimony from Frazee, and assessments from medical professionals. - The court focused on whether the ALJ adequately explained the rationale for the decision and properly weighed the credibility of the claimant’s allegations of disability. - Issues of procedural fairness and adherence to the relevant legal criteria were also considered. **Conclusion:** The court ultimately ruled in favor of either confirming the ALJ's decision or reversing it, depending on its findings regarding the proper application of legal standards and the sufficiency of the evidence. The specific outcome would depend on the persuasive arguments presented by both parties regarding the evaluation and interpretation of the medical evidence in relation to Frazee's claimed disabilities. **Order:** [Include any specific orders given by the court, such as remanding the case for further proceedings or granting the plaintiff’s request for benefits.] --- *Note: Additional details such as dates, specific medical conditions, and numerical outcomes are typically included in official court documents and can vary based on the actual case proceedings.*

Patty Frazee v. Nancy Berryhill


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