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8th Circuit affirms SSA denial of disability benefits
The 8th Circuit upheld the SSA's denial of disability benefits, finding substantial medical evidence supported the ALJ's RFC determination.
Missouri Supreme Court hears case on Second Injury Fund benefits for disabled worker
The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reshape how the state determines eligibility for permanent total disability benefits under the Second Injury Fund.
Administrative Law: Disability Benefits-Denial of Application-Residual Functional Capacity
Where a claimant of disability benefits challenged the denial of her application, substantial evidence supported the administrative law judge‘s finding of residual functional capacity related to her right hand, so […]
Lawyers: Success in Missouri disability benefits cases wanes
The percentage of successful disability cases aimed at reversing the denial or re-evaluation of benefits for the aged, blind or disabled has been consistently dropping for years, Legal Aid of […]
Lawyers: Success in Missouri disability benefits cases wanes
The percentage of successful disability cases aimed at reversing the denial or re-evaluation of benefits for the aged, blind or disabled has been consistently dropping for years, Legal Aid of […]
Employer-Employee: Disability Benefits-Total vs. Partial Disability-Termination of Benefits
Plaintiff worked for defendant until he underwent gallbladder-removal surgery for cancer and was approved for total disability benefits. After plaintiff underwent an IME, defendant concluded that plaintiff was partially disabled […]
Administrative : Disability Benefits – Development Of Record – ALJ’s Duty
Combs v. Berryhill (MLW No. 71302/Case No. 16-2849 – 9 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Kelly, J.)
Administrative : Disability Benefits – Ability to Function
Where appellant was denied disability benefits and supplemental security income, and the ALJ based its decision on medical records which showed “no acute distress” and “normal movement of all extremities”, […]
Social Security : Disability Benefits – VA Rating
Smith v. Colvin (MLW No. 66567/Case No. 13-2984 – 9 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Murphy, J.)
Judge waives disability repayments for Bosnian war victim
A Bosnian war victim defeated efforts by the Social Security Administration aimed at forcing him to repay disability benefits.
Social Security : Disability Benefits – Overpayment – Waiver Of Recovery
Rodysill v. Colvin (MLW No. 66171/Case No. 13-1880 – 10 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Gruender, J.)
Administrative : Disability Benefits – Past Relevant Work
Lester v. Department of Social Services (MLW No. 65931/Case No. SD32457 – 15 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, Bates, J.)
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