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7 Sep 2012, 8:48 am by WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
United States Court of Appeals For the Seventh Circuit Civil Public Health — disability benefits Where a claimant could perform light work despite back problems, his disability benefits were properly denied. “Filus argues that the ALJ unreasonably discounted his testimony about the effects of his pain. An ALJ may not reject a claimant’s testimony about [...] [read post]
3 Jun 2011, 10:55 am by WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Public Health Disability benefits Where a disability claimant’s treating physician opined that she was exaggerating her symptoms and limitations, the ALJ’s denial of benefits is affirmed. “[W]hat McKinzey’s account of the credibility determination leaves out is the final reason given by the ALJ, namely that, ‘[i]n addition, the record includes evidence strongly suggesting that claimant has exaggerated symptoms [...] [read post]
27 May 2011, 10:45 am by WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF
Public Health Disability benefits; attorney fees Where the precise date when a disability benefits applicant became eligible is debatable, the applicant is not entitled to attorney fees incurred in successfully establishing an eligibility date. “We do not think that Chief Judge McCuskey abused his discretion when he decided that the commissioner’s position in Bassett’s case was substantially justified. [...] [read post]