Questão jurídica principal
Whether the refusal of all disability insurance benefits was lawful despite fibromyalgia, depression, migraines, diabetes, hip pain and cognitive complaints.
Decisão extraída
The medical evidence supported the finding that the relevant complaints were either non-existent or non-disabling, and no further expert opinion was required.
Fundamentação extraída
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.