Medical Opinion Evidence

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

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