Isaiah R. v. O’Malley (D.S.C. July 19, 2024) - medical opinions, subjective symptoms, lay evidence, mental RFC, court remanded for an award of benefits at best” simply because “some

at best” simply because “some of [the claimant’s] mental-status examinations were better than others

Magistrate Judge Norah McCann King)

he ‘must clearly articulate [the] reasons’ for doing so

Mental impairments - fluctuating symptoms typical

Remand for an award of benefits – entitlement clear from the record

Isaiah R. v. O’Malley (D.S.C. July 19, 2024) - medical opinions, subjective symptoms, lay evidence, mental RFC, court remanded for an award of benefits at best” simply because “someIsaiah R. v. OMalley, Case No. 2: 23 cv 01773 MGB (D. S. C. July 19, 2024) (Decision by U. S. Magistrate Mary Gordan Baker, by consent) Briefs for purchase: Plaintiffs Brief and Plaintiffs Reply Brief and court decision remanding with directions to award benefits Topics addressed: Treating physicians opinion (old law) good cause Testimony of lay witnesses Failure to follow treatment RFC relationship with PRTF findings RFC concentration, persistence