Cases

757 F.Supp.2d 892 (2010) Maryann KNESS, Plaintiff, v. Michael J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant. No. 4:10-CV-66 RP-RAW. United States District Court, S.D. Iowa, Central Division. December 30, 2010. *893 Richard L. Richards, U.S. Attorneys Office Des Moines, IA, for Defendant. Gail Lynn Barnett, Gretchen

710 F.Supp.2d 853 (2009) Genia RAPP, Plaintiff, v. Michael J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant. No. 4:08-cv-399-JAJ. United States District Court, S.D. Iowa, Central Division. November 4, 2009. *855 Gail Lynn Barnett, Max Schott & Associates PC, Des Moines, IA, for Plaintiff. Christopher D. Hagen, U.S

561 F.3d 837 (2009) Grace MUELLER, Appellant, v. Michael J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Appellee. No. 08-1756. United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. Submitted: October 17, 2008. Filed: April 9, 2009. *838 Gail Barnett, argued, Des Moines, IA, for appellant. Gary L. Hayward, AUSA, arg

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER JEFFREY COLE, United States Magistrate Judge. Cynthia Orienti seeks review of the final decision of the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, denying her application for Disability Insurance Benefits (“DIB”) under Title II of the Social Security Act (“Act”), 42 U.S.C. § 403(d)(2), and Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) under Title XVI of the Act 4

ORDER PAUL BARBADORO, District Judge. I herewith approve the Report and Recommendation of Magistrate Judge Landya B. McCafferty dated May 11, 2012, no objection having been filed. “ ‘[0]nly those issues fairly raised by the objections to the magistrate’s report are subject to review in the district court and those not preserved by such objection are precluded on appeal.’” School Union No. 37 v

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER MORTON DENLOW, United States Magistrate Judge. Claimant Ana M. Miocic (“Plaintiff’ or “Claimant”) brings this action under 42 U.S.C. 405(g), seeking reversal and/or remand of the final decision by Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security (“Defendant” or “Commissioner”), denying Claimant’s application for Disability Insurance Benefits (“DIB”) and Supplement

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER MORTON DENLOW, United States Magistrate Judge. Claimant Amber D. Daniels (“Claimant”) brings this action under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), seeking reversal and remand of the decision by Defendant Michael J. As-true, Commissioner of Social Security (“Defendant” or “Commissioner”), denying Claimant’s application for Disability Insurance Benefits (“DIB”) and Supplemental Secur

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER JEFFREY COLE, United States Magistrate Judge. The plaintiff, Juanita Perez, seeks judicial review of the final decision of the Commissioner (“Commissioner”) of the Social Security Administration denying her applications for Disability Insurance Benefits (“DIB”) and Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) under Title II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act (“Act”). 42 U.S.C. §

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER MORTON DENLOW, United States Magistrate Judge. Claimant Gregory E. Allen, Sr. (“Plaintiff’ or “Claimant”) brings this action under 42 U.S.C. 405(g), seeking reversal or remand of the decision by Defendant Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security (“Defendant” or “Commissioner”), denying Claimant’s application for Disability Insurance Benefits (“DIB”) and fi

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER MICHAEL T. MASON, United States Magistrate Judge. Claimant Joseph L. McDonald (“McDonald” or “claimant”) brings this motion for summary judgment seeking judicial review of the final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner”). The Commissioner denied McDonald’s claim for a period of disability and disabili

Memorandum Opinion and Order EDMOND E. CHANG, District Judge. Plaintiff Lisa Whitney seeks judicial review of a final decision by the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, denying her disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income under the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 423(d), 1381a, and 1382c(a)(3)(A). The parties have filed cross-motions for summary judgment. R. 18,

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER MORTON DENLOW, United States Magistrate Judge. Claimant Wanda Brent (“Claimant”) brings this action under 42 U.S.C. *943§ 405(g), seeking reversal and remand of the decision by Defendant Michael J. As-true, Commissioner of Social Security (“Defendant” or “Commissioner”), denying Claimant’s application for Dis

764 F.Supp.2d 381 (2010) Grace CORNELL, Plaintiff, v. Michael J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant. No. 6:08-CV-1021 (LEK/DEP). United States District Court, N.D. New York. December 23, 2010. *383 Antonowicz Law Office, Of Counsel: Peter W. Antonowicz, Esq., Rome, NY, for Plaintiff. Richard S. Hartunian, U

BALDOCK, Circuit Judge. In a social security disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) case, an administrative law judge (ALJ) must evaluate the effect of a claimant’s mental impairments on her ability to work using a “special technique” prescribed by the Commissioner’s regulations. 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.1520a(b)-(d), 416.920a(b)-(d). At step two of the Commissioner’s five-ste

PORFILIO, Senior Circuit Judge. Plaintiff Lisa R. Chapo appeals from a district court order upholding the Commis *1287 sioner’s denial of her application for disability and supplemental security income benefits. “We independently review the Commissioner’s decision to determine whether it is free

ORDER David Chase applied for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income, claiming that he is disabled by an ulcer on his right big toe. The Social Security Administration denied his application initially, on reconsideration, and after a hearing before an administrative law judge; the district court affirmed. On appeal Chase primarily contends that the ALJ, in evaluating his residual functional capacity (RFC) for s

ORDER Brenda McFadden claims that she is disabled by a litany of ailments, including osteoarthritis, sciatica, and depression. *558She applied for disability insurance benefits and social security income, but the Social Security Administration denied her application at all stages, and a district judge upheld that denial. She appeals, arguing that the administrative law judge fa

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER MORTON DENLOW, United States Magistrate Judge. Plaintiff Dennis Dampeer (“Claimant”) brings this action under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), seeking reversal or remand of the decision by Defendant Michael J. As-true, Commissioner of Social Security (“Defendant” or “Commissioner”), denying Claimant’s application for Disability Insurance Benefits (“DIB”). Claimant raises the

781 F.Supp.2d 92 (2011) Shanna SAXON, Plaintiff, v. Michael J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant. No. 1:08-CV-00178 (NAM). United States District Court, N.D. New York. March 4, 2011. *96 Irwin M. Portnoy & Associates, P.C., Of Counsel: Irwin M. Portnoy, Esq., New Windsor, NY, for Plaintiff. Richard Har

781 F.Supp.2d 790 (2011) Stacy A. STAGGS, Plaintiff, v. Michael J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Defendant. Cause No. 1:09-cv-1519-WTL-TAB. United States District Court, S.D. Indiana, Indianapolis Division. February 10, 2011. *792 Patrick Harold Mulvany, Indianapolis, IN, for Plaintiff. Thomas