Treating Physician Rule

Eleventh Circuit precedent requiring ALJs to give controlling weight or articulate good cause for rejecting a treating physician's opinion

1. Smith v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 24, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Mary J. Smith (Plaintiff); Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (Defendant)
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Substantial Evidence Review;Treating Physician Rule;Administrative Law Judge Error

1. Day v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

2. Jurisdiction: United States (March 17, 2026)
3. Key Figures: Jane Day, Plaintiff; Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant
4. Case Tags: Social Security Disability Insurance;Substantial Evidence;Vocational Expert Testimony;Treating Physician Rule