Ernest Alfred Gaona v. Nancy A. Berryhill
Published: Mar. 1, 2019 | Result Date: Jan. 8, 2019 | Filing Date: Jun. 9, 2017 |Case number: 5:17-cv-01130-JPR Bench Decision – Defense
Judge
Court
CD CA
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Monica Perales
(Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing)
Defendant
Francesco P. Benavides
(Law Office of Francesco P. Benavides)
Facts
Ernest Gaona filed a complaint against Nancy Berryhill in relation to the denial of his application for Social Security disability insurance benefits.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Gaona contended that new evidence he submitted demonstrated that the administrative law judge's assessment was not based on substantial evidence. The new evidence was from plaintiff's treating physician and it stated that Gaona suffered from depression, anxiety, poor memory, and had issues with his marriage. It further stated he was unable to complete tasks and could not communicate socially.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant contended that despite Gaona's history of depression, anxiety, auditory hallucinations and paranoia, treatment and medication stabilized his condition and he could perform a limited range of medium work.
Result
The court affirmed the decision of the Commissioner.
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