Facts

Plaintiff Eric Neal Johnson sought judicial review of the Commissioner of Social Security's decision denying Plaintiff's application for disability insurance benefits.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended he became disabled in 2015, due to deep vascular thrombosis in his right leg, advanced degenerative joint disease in his left knee, hypercoagulable state of Lupus anticoagulant, hypertension, dizziness, and weakness. Additionally, Plaintiff contended that he had experienced knee issues since 1985, when he was in a car accident that required surgery on his left knee. Plaintiff further contended that he reported he felt physically weaker from taking blood thinners and was unable to stand for long periods of time. Thus, Plaintiff contended Defendant failed to properly consider Plaintiff's subjective statements.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied Plaintiff's contentions, and contended Plaintiff's rejected disability application was based on substantial evidence such as there was no durational medical explanation or findings that supported Plaintiff's alleged limitations.

Result

The court ruled in Plaintiff's favor after it determined Defendant erred when it evaluated Plaintiff's medical record and subjective complaints.