Administrative Law: SSI-Severity of Mental Impairments-Residual Functional Capacity

Plaintiff appealed the denial of her application for supplemental security income.

Where the statement from plaintiff’s neurologist did not assess her functional limitations, the ALJ did not err in rejecting the statement to find plaintiff’s mental impairments non-severe since the statement did not qualify as a medical opinion, and there was sufficient evidence to support the RFC determination, including objective medical evidence, consultant opinions, and plaintiff’s own testimony.

Judgment is affirmed.

Jordan v. Kijakazi (MLW No. 79675/Case No. 22-2843 – 3 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, Moody, J.