Rymer v. Colvin
Plaintiff Amy Lynn Rymer sought review of the Commissioner of Social Security's decision denying her Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Rymer alleged disability due to bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, with the case being heard by ALJ Jennifer Whang before reaching the District Court. District Judge Michael A. Telesca granted Rymer's motion for judgment on the pleadings and denied the Commissioner's cross-motion. The court found that the ALJ failed to properly apply the treating physician rule regarding Dr. Choe's opinion and made erroneous findings concerning Listing 12.04 and the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) assessment. Consequently, the matter was reversed and remanded to the Commissioner for the sole purpose of calculating and paying benefits to the plaintiff.