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09-4083 O’Connor-Spinner v. Astrue
Public Health Disability benefits Where the ALJ failed to include the limitations of a disability claimant in a hypothetical question to a vocational expert, the denial of benefits must be reversed. “We acknowledge that there may be instances where a lapse on the part of the ALJ in framing the hypothetical will not result in […]
2009AP2795 Gister, et al. v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, et al.
Public Health Hospital liens; medical assistance Several former medical patients appeal an order denying their claim that hospital liens filed against them are invalid. We reverse and remand with directions. This opinion will not be published. 2009AP2795 Gister, et al. v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, et al. Dist IV, Dane County, Fiedler, J., Per […]
2009AP1954 Heinrich v. Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Public Health Medicaid Linda Heinrich appeals an order affirming a decision of an administrative law judge (ALJ) for the Division of Hearings and Appeals that denied her request to have Milwaukee County’s Family Care Managed Care Organization (“Managed Care Organization”) purchase a power stair lift and install it in her home. We affirm. Not recommended […]
09-3282 Jones v. Astrue
Public Health Disability benefits Where an ALJ’s adverse credibility determination was supported by the medical evidence, the opinions of treating physicians, and the claimant’s daily activities, the disability claim was properly denied. “Jones implies that the ALJ based the credibility determination on the absence of medical evidence. Although the ALJ reported that Dr. Karr did [...]
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