Brown v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

This case involves an appeal by Plaintiff Brown against the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration following the denial of disability benefits. Brown filed for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, alleging inability to work due to medical impairments. An Administrative Law Judge denied the claim, finding that Brown retained the residual functional capacity to perform certain jobs existing in the national economy. The Appeals Council declined review, making the ALJ decision the Commissioner's final decision. Brown subsequently sought judicial review in a United States District Court, arguing that the ALJ's decision was not supported by substantial evidence and contained legal errors. The case was decided on May 14, 2025.

Whether the Administrative Law Judge properly evaluated the medical evidence and plaintiff's subjective complaints, and whether the residual functional capacity assessment was supported by substantial evidence.