Quarles
Quarles v. Barnhart
Opinion
Opinion
Hamilton, J.
MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER THEREON
Plaintiff Laura Quarles (“Quarles”) seeks judicial review of the Commissioner’s final decision denying her claim for disability benefits pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405 (g). Having considered the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment and reviewed the administrative record, this case is reversed and remanded to the Commissioner for further proceedings in accordance with this court’s order.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On June 19, 1997, Quarles applied for disability benefits, alleging various mental and physical impairments, including hypertension, stress and anxiety disorders, diabetes, and back problems, with a disability onset date of February 1, 1990. Her application was denied initially and on reconsideration. Thereafter, pursuant to Quarles’ request, an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) held a hearing on January 7, 1999, and subsequently denied Quarles’ application for benefits on April 16, 1999. Quarles appealed to the Appeals Council, which denied review on March 6, 2000. Quarles then filed a timely appeal, and this court has jurisdiction pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405 (g).