Legal Case Summary

Shelly Weiner v. Carolyn Colvin


Date Argued: Wed Nov 18 2015
Case Number: D-2005-600
Docket Number: 3014163
Judges:Kleinfeld, Wardlaw, Paez
Duration: 33 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Shelly Weiner v. Carolyn Colvin** **Docket Number:** 3014163 **Court:** United States District Court **Date:** [Insert relevant date] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Shelly Weiner - **Defendant:** Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security **Background:** Shelly Weiner filed a case against Carolyn Colvin, who was the Acting Commissioner of Social Security at the time. The dispute originated from Weiner's claims regarding her entitlement to Social Security benefits. The case primarily focuses on the determination of Weiner's eligibility following her application for disability benefits. **Facts:** 1. Shelly Weiner applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, claiming an inability to work due to medical conditions. 2. The Social Security Administration (SSA) initially reviewed Weiner's claim and issued a denial. 3. Weiner appealed the decision, asserting that her medical impairments rendered her unable to perform any substantial gainful activity. 4. An Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) conducted a hearing and subsequently upheld the denial of benefits, leading Weiner to seek judicial review. **Legal Issues:** - Whether the ALJ's decision was supported by substantial evidence. - Whether the ALJ properly applied the legal standards in evaluating Weiner's claims of disability. **Court's Analysis:** The court reviewed the administrative record, considering the evidence presented, including medical evaluations and testimonies regarding Weiner's condition. The review focused on the ALJ's assessment of Weiner's residual functional capacity and whether all relevant factors, including Weiner's subjective complaints, were appropriately considered. **Conclusion:** The court's decision, based on the analysis of the evidentiary record and applicable law, determined whether the ALJ's findings were consistent with the guidelines established for disability determinations in Social Security cases. **Outcome:** [Insert the court’s ruling, whether it reversed the ALJ's decision, upheld it, or remanded the case for further proceedings.] **Significance:** This case illustrates the procedural complexities often involved in Social Security disability cases and underlines the importance of a thorough evaluation of medical evidence in adjudicating claims of disability. (Note: For the most accurate and detailed case information, including the final ruling, please refer to the official court documents or legal reporting services pertaining to the case.)

Shelly Weiner v. Carolyn Colvin


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