Cole v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec., No. 09-4309 (6th Cir. 2011)
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Plaintiff suffered a back injury in a work-related vehicle accident in 1994, developed depression, then sought social security disability benefits. The Commissioner of Social Security adjudged him not to be disabled for purposes benefits. The district court affirmed. The Sixth Circuit reversed. The ALJ did not apply the "treating physicians" or "good reasons" rules in rejecting the treating doctor's opinion. That opinion was not patently wrong, so the ALJ's decision was not supported by substantial evidence.
This opinion or order relates to an opinion or order originally issued on July 15, 2011.
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