Facts

Daniel Hoagland filed a complaint, seeking a review of the Commissioner of Social Security's final decision denying his application for disability insurance benefits and social security income.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Hoagland applied for disability and SSI in September 2009, for a disability beginning on Sept. 14, 2007. Hoagland claimed disability brought on by back pain and hypertension. Hoagland alleged that he was a truck driver and material handler prior to filing for disability in 2007. He later developed abdominal pain, chest pain, and back pain that extended to both legs. He claimed he could no longer walk, stand, or do any work because the pain was so severe. Hoagland saw several medical professionals to address his pain, but despite recorded complaints of his pain, Hoagland claimed that his applications for disability and SSI were denied on March 2009, and again in August. Following a hearing on Nov. 30, 2010, the administrative law judge denied his application in 2011.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant contended that Hoagland was not entitled to benefits because he was not disabled within the meaning of the law. One reason was because his impairments did not foreclose all meaningful employment for him.

Result

The court concluded that the administrative law judge's finding that Hoagland was not disabled, was supported by credible evidence, and affirmed the denial of benefits. Judgment was therefore entered in favor of defendant.