Case Summary
**Case Summary: Stiles v. Astrue**
**Docket Number:** 7853858
**Court:** United States District Court
**Date:** [Insert Date Here]
**Plaintiff:** Stiles (Appellant)
**Defendant:** Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security (Appellee)
### Background:
The case of Stiles v. Astrue involves an appeal by the plaintiff, Stiles, challenging a decision made by the Commissioner of Social Security, Michael Astrue. Stiles applied for disability benefits under the Social Security Act, claiming that he was unable to work due to a combination of medical conditions.
### Facts:
- Stiles filed an application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) on [insert filing date], asserting he was disabled due to [insert reasons for disability].
- The Social Security Administration (SSA) initially denied Stiles’s claim, leading to a request for reconsideration.
- After the claim was again denied, Stiles requested a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ).
- The ALJ ultimately ruled against Stiles, stating that he was not disabled according to the criteria set forth in the Social Security Act, and that he retained the capacity to perform a significant number of jobs in the national economy.
### Legal Issues:
The principal legal issues revolve around:
1. Whether the ALJ’s decision to deny Stiles's application for SSDI was supported by substantial evidence.
2. Whether the ALJ properly applied the legal standards in evaluating Stiles’s disability claim.
### Arguments:
- **Plaintiff (Stiles):** The plaintiff argued that the ALJ failed to consider the full extent of his medical conditions and their impact on his ability to work. He contended that the decision lacked substantial evidence and that the ALJ had improperly evaluated the credibility of his claims regarding symptoms and limitations.
- **Defendant (Astrue):** The defense asserted that the ALJ's decision was in accordance with the law and accurately reflected the evidence in the record. They argued that the ALJ properly assessed Stiles’s impairments and concluded that he was capable of performing jobs that existed in significant numbers in the economy.
### Court’s Decision:
The United States District Court reviewed the case and addressed the aforementioned issues. The court considered the evidence presented, including medical records, testimonies, and the ALJ’s reasoning.
- The court found that the ALJ's decision was largely supported by substantial evidence from medical experts and vocational assessments.
- It was determined that the ALJ followed proper legal procedures in assessing the claim and adequately justified the conclusion that Stiles was not disabled under the law.
### Conclusion:
The court affirmed the decision of the ALJ and dismissed Stiles’s appeal, upholding the Commissioner’s ruling. Stiles was informed of his legal options to appeal the decision further.
**Note:** The specifics such as dates, medical conditions, and details about the hearing are typically included in the actual court documentation, and should be referenced for comprehensive information.