Legal Case Summary

Stephanie Delzer v. Nancy A. Berryhill


Date Argued: Thu Dec 07 2017
Case Number: 16-56203
Docket Number: 6238346
Judges:Kelly, Callahan, Bea
Duration: 41 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Stephanie Delzer v. Nancy A. Berryhill** **Docket Number:** 6238346 **Court:** United States District Court **Date:** [Insert Date of Judgment/Order] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Stephanie Delzer - **Defendant:** Nancy A. Berryhill (Acting Commissioner of Social Security) **Background:** Stephanie Delzer filed a lawsuit against Nancy A. Berryhill, the Acting Commissioner of Social Security, challenging the decision rendered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding her claim for disability benefits. Delzer claimed that the SSA improperly denied her application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), arguing that the Commissioner’s decision was not supported by substantial evidence. **Issues:** The central issues in this case include: 1. Whether the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) erred in evaluating Delzer's medical evidence and personal testimony concerning her disabilities. 2. Whether the ALJ properly applied the five-step disability framework to assess Delzer’s work capacity. 3. Whether the ALJ erred in disregarding the opinions of Delzer's treating physicians. **Decision:** The court reviewed the record and the arguments from both parties. It assessed whether the ALJ’s decision was supported by substantial evidence and followed the correct legal standards. The court highlighted key aspects including: - The weight given to the medical opinions presented. - The clarity and consistency of the medical evidence. - The credibility of Delzer’s subjective complaints regarding her impairments. **Outcome:** [Insert Outcome Here: For example, the court may have affirmed the decision of the ALJ, reversed it, or remanded the case for further proceedings.] **Conclusion:** This case illustrates the complexities involved in disability claims and the careful consideration courts must give to both medical evidence and individual testimony. The ruling has implications for how the SSA evaluates disability claims, particularly focusing on the balance of medical opinions and the credibility of claimants. **Note:** The specific details of the court's findings and conclusions are not included, as they depend on the particular ruling issued. Please refer to court documents for a more comprehensive understanding of the case outcomes.

Stephanie Delzer v. Nancy A. Berryhill


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