ALJ Error – Disability Benefits

By: Derek Hawkins//May 6, 2019//

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7^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: Bettie Burmester v. Nancy A. Berryhill

Case No.: 18-2106

Officials: BAUER, KANNE, and BRENNAN, Circuit Judges.

Focus: ALJ Error – Disability Benefits

Bettie Burmester applied for disability insurance benefits claiming she was unable to work due to physical impairments affecting her joints, chronic pain, and poor mental health. The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) denied her application. Burmester appeals the decision of the ALJ that held she was not disabled and the district court opinion affirming the ALJ’s denial of benefits. For the following reasons, we agree with the district court and affirm.

Affirmed

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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