Facts

Wayne William Wofford applied for social security benefits and was initially denied. His application was taken in for reconsideration and Wofford subsequently requested an administrative hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The ALJ concluded based on her findings that Wofford was not disabled or entitled to benefits. Wofford appealed the denial to the district court.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that his visual impairment and mental impairments rendered him disabled because he was not able to complete his regular job tasks without increased discomfort or difficulty. Plaintiff also suffered from debilitating social limitations due to his impairments and was not accommodated appropriately to continue working. Overall, the ALJ failed to afford the proper weight and deference to plaintiff's medical expert opinions and testimony. As a result, plaintiff was improperly denied his disability benefits.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant contended that plaintiff was not entitled to benefits as requested. Not only did the ALJ reach a sound, substantially backed decision, but the evidence and medical record did not suggest plaintiff was so disabled as to receive the desired benefits. Instead, plaintiff's residual functional capacity evaluation results supported the decision to withhold the benefits. Therefore the ALJ's decision should be affirmed.

Result

Defendant's cross-motion for summary judgment was granted.