Facts

In August 2014, Terry Sealey filed an application for supplemental security income benefits, which was denied both initially and on reconsideration. Sealey then requested a hearing in front of an administrative law judge. The ALJ found that Sealey suffered from chronic lymphocytic leukemia, but that she had a residual functional capacity to perform light work. As such, the ALJ found that Sealey was not disabled and denied her application for benefits. The Appeals Council denied Sealey's request for review. Sealey then filed suit against Nancy Berryhill seeking judicial review of the denial.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff argued that the ALJ was require to resolve any apparent conflict between her work history report and testimony, and that the ALJ incorrectly gave more weight to her work history report than her testimony.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant contended that the ALJ was not required to inquire about the inconsistencies between plaintiff's work history report and testimony and that the ALJ correctly relied on the work history report of the plaintiff. Defendant also contended that the ALJ was correct in relying heavily on the work report as it was substantial evidence and was likely more accurate as it was filled out in plaintiff's own time when she had access to her records.

Result

The court affirmed the defendant's decision to deny plaintiff's application for benefits and finding that plaintiff was not disabled.