Social Security Disability Insurance

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits denial and judicial review case

1. McKinney v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 20, 2026 (date of appellate oral argument and decision))
3. Key Figures: Petitioner: Sarah McKinney; Respondent: Commissioner of Social Security Administration (acting Commissioner as of 2026)
4. Case Tags: Administrative Law;Social Security Disability Insurance;Due Process Violation;Judicial Review of Agency Action

1. Alston v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 25, 2026)
3. Key Figures: John Alston (Petitioner); Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (Respondent)
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Administrative Law;Due Process;Appeals Council Review

1. Hampton v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 25, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: Hampton (first name not disclosed); Defendant: Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Administrative Law;Substantial Evidence Review;Judicial Review of Agency Decisions

1. Polk v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (May 5, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Sarah Polk (Plaintiff) v. Commissioner of Social Security (Defendant)
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Medical Opinion Evaluation;Substantial Evidence Review;Administrative Law Judge Error