Case Summary
**Case Summary: Shelly Jones v. Michael Astrue**
**Docket Number:** 7838509
**Court:** United States District Court for the District of Columbia
**Date:** [Insert date of decision]
**Parties:**
- **Plaintiff:** Shelly Jones
- **Defendant:** Michael Astrue, former Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
**Background:**
Shelly Jones filed a case against Michael Astrue concerning the denial of Social Security disability benefits. Jones claimed that she suffered from various medical conditions hindering her ability to work. After her initial application for benefits was denied, she sought reconsideration, which was also denied. Following a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), the decision was made to deny her claim for benefits, prompting Jones to file this case in federal court.
**Issues:**
1. Whether the ALJ erred in evaluating the medical evidence presented by Jones.
2. Whether the ALJ properly assessed Jones's credibility regarding her symptoms and daily activities.
3. Whether the determination of Jones's residual functional capacity (RFC) was supported by substantial evidence.
**Arguments:**
- **Plaintiff's Argument:** Jones argued that the ALJ failed to appropriately consider the medical opinions and evidence from her treating physicians. She contended that the ALJ's credibility assessment was flawed and did not take into account the full extent of her impairments. Jones requested that the court reverse the ALJ's decision and grant her the disability benefits she applied for.
- **Defendant's Argument:** Astrue's defense asserted that the ALJ's decision was made according to established legal standards and was supported by substantial evidence. The defendant maintained that the ALJ properly considered all evidence, including Jones’s medical records and her testimony.
**Decision:**
The court reviewed the record and the ALJ's findings, including the medical evidence and the assessment of Jones's credibility. It found that the ALJ's decision was largely supported by substantial evidence and adhered to proper legal standards. Consequently, the court upheld the ALJ's ruling and affirmed the denial of benefits.
**Conclusion:**
The decision of the ALJ to deny Shelly Jones's application for Social Security disability benefits was affirmed. The court concluded that the evidence provided was sufficient to support the ALJ's findings, and thus, Jones's request for benefits was denied based on the law and the available evidence.
**Note:** This summary is a fictional representation and should be validated with actual case records for accuracy and completeness.