[Stephanie L.] v. Comm’r of Soc. Sec. (W.D. Mich. Mar. 6, 2023) - Interstitial cystitis, subjective complaints, medical opinions

[Stephanie L.] v. Comm’r of Soc. Sec. (W.D. Mich. Mar. 6, 2023) - Interstitial cystitis, subjective complaints, medical opinions

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[Stephanie L.] v. Comm’r of Soc. Sec., No. 1:22-CV-619, 2023 WL 2365309 (W.D. Mich. Mar. 6, 2023) (Decision by U.S. Magistrate Judge Sally J. Berens, by consent)

Briefs for purchase: Plaintiff’s Brief, Plaintiff’s Reply Brief, and court decision 

Topics addressed:

  • Substantial gainful activity - part-time work
  • RFC - off task findings
  • RFC – breaks due to incontinence
  • Medical opinions - supportability
  • Subjective symptoms - daily activities
  • Subjective symptoms - treatment regimen 
  • Subjective symptoms - ALJ must consider reasons for not seeking treatment
  • Subjective symptoms - work activity
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Post hoc rationalization

Rulings addressed:

  • Social Security Ruling 96-8p

  • Social Security Ruling 15-1p

Issues briefed: 

1)  The ALJ failed to comply with Social Security Ruling 15-1p in evaluating the impact of Plaintiff’s Interstitial Cystitis on her ability to perform sustained work activities.

2) The ALJ did not properly discount Plaintiff’s subjective complaints and testimony.

3) The ALJ’s reasons for not crediting the opinion of Dr. Wilkinson that Plaintiff cannot perform sustained work activities are not supported by substantial evidence.

Court decision:
After full briefing, the court remanded for further proceedings.