Hanson v. Colvin

Record failed to support ALJ’s denial of claimant’s application for social security disability benefits due to acute lower back pain. Both physicians, who rendered opinions about claimant’s condition, agreed that claimant had radiculopathy, and record did not support ALJ’s belief that one doctor, who found that claimant could perform certain work, thought that claimant was malingering. Also, same doctor, who believed that claimant could perform his prior work if given appropriate breaks, did not state how many hours claimant could work. As such, remand was necessary for more evidence as to claimant’s ability to engage in full-time work.