Richardson v. Apfel
Case Details
- Judge(s)
- Kendall
- Nature of Suit
- 720 Labor/Management Relations Act
- Status
- Published
- Procedural Posture
- appeal
- State
- Texas
- Circuit
- 5th Circuit
Related Laws
No specific laws identified for this ruling.
Claim Types
Outcome
The district court reversed the Commissioner's disability benefits denial, finding the ALJ's decision was not supported by substantial evidence and failed to properly apply legal standards. The case was remanded for further proceedings.
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