Medical Opinion Evidence

Case focusing on the proper weight and analysis of medical source opinions in disability hearings.

1. Hall v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (April 12, 2023)
3. DefendantsCommissioner of Social SecurityPlaintiffsFelicia HallInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitSocial Security Administration
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability;Administrative Law;Medical Opinion Evidence;Nurse Practitioner Opinion

1. Cain v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (July 21, 2017)
3. DefendantsNancy A. BerryhillSocial Security AdministrationPlaintiffsJanice M. CainJudgesRoger L. GregoryPaul V. NiemeyerHenry F. FloydInstitutionsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitSocial Security Administration
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability;Symptom Evaluation;Medical Opinion Evidence;Fourth Circuit Precedent

1. Lasater v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (January 26, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Jane Lasater (Plaintiff); Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (Defendant)
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability;Administrative Appeal;Medical Opinion Evidence;Residual Functional Capacity

1. Dobbins v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 13, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: John Dobbins; Defendant: Commissioner of Social Security (Social Security Administration)
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Substantial Evidence Review;Medical Opinion Evidence;Pain and Symptom Evaluation