Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the refusal of all disability insurance benefits was lawful despite fibromyalgia, depression, migraines, diabetes, hip pain and cognitive complaints.
Decisione estratta
The medical evidence supported the finding that the relevant complaints were either non-existent or non-disabling, and no further expert opinion was required.
Motivazione estratta
The Federal Court deferred to the lower court’s assessment based on consistent medical reports, especially the SMR and Dr. L. The record showed no manifestly incorrect fact-finding and no violation of federal law.