Case Summary
**Case Summary: Stephanie Garcia v. Commissioner of Social Security**
**Docket Number:** 7836572
**Court:** [Insert Court Name]
**Date:** [Insert Date]
**Judge:** [Insert Judge's Name]
**Plaintiff:** Stephanie Garcia
**Defendant:** Commissioner of Social Security
**Case Background:**
Stephanie Garcia filed a lawsuit against the Commissioner of Social Security following the denial of her application for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI). Garcia contended that the Commissioner’s decision to deny her claim was not supported by substantial evidence and was contrary to the regulations governing Social Security disability claims.
**Issues:**
The main issues presented in this case include:
1. Whether the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) properly evaluated the medical evidence provided by Garcia documenting her impairments.
2. Whether the ALJ adequately considered Garcia's subjective testimony regarding her daily limitations and pain.
3. Whether the ALJ appropriately applied the legal standards in assessing the severity of Garcia's impairments and her capacity to perform work in the national economy.
**Facts:**
- Garcia alleged she suffered from several disabling conditions, including chronic pain, depression, and anxiety, which significantly impacted her ability to work.
- The ALJ conducted a hearing where both Garcia and her medical professionals testified about her condition and the limitations it imposed on her daily life.
- The ALJ ultimately found that Garcia had the residual functional capacity (RFC) to perform work at a limited level, leading to the denial of her claim.
**Ruling:**
The court reviewed the record, focusing on whether the ALJ's decision was based on substantial evidence. It considered the medical examinations, the testimony offered by Garcia, and how the ALJ weighed the evidence against the Social Security Administration's regulations.
**Outcome:**
[Insert the court's decision, whether it upheld the ALJ's ruling, remanded the case for further proceedings, or reversed the decision and awarded benefits.]
**Conclusion:**
The case of Stephanie Garcia v. Commissioner of Social Security underscores the complexities involved in evaluating disability claims. It highlights the importance of thorough medical evidence and the need for ALJs to provide clear reasoning when making decisions affecting claimants' lives.
**Note:** This summary is for informational purposes only and does not represent the actual case details or outcomes. Please refer to official court documents for accurate information regarding this case.