Federal 7th Circuit Court
Civil Court
Social Security
Record failed to contain sufficient evidence to support ALJ's denial of claimant's application for Social Security disability benefits after discounting opinion of treating physician that claimant suffered from bipolar disorder that prevented her from working. Record contained evidence supporting treating physician's opinion, and ALJ's ruling demonstrated failure to understand nature of claimant's disability. Moreover, remand was required where record failed to support ALJ's assessment of claimant's ability to regularly stand for 6 hours or consistently lift up to 20 pounds.