United States Tenth Circuit

In an action seeking Social Security disability benefits, the denial of benefits is affirmed where: 1) res judicata did not preclude Defendant from denying benefits because the previous ALJ's decision did not constitute a final decision; and 2) the ALJ properly considered the relevant factors and the evidence in the record in making his credibility determination.

Appellate Information

• Decided 06/23/2009
• Published 06/23/2009

Judges

• Before KELLY, McKAY, and BRISCOE, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Tenth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Michael E. Bulson, Utah Legal Services, Wendy Fenton, Law Office of Wendy W. Fenton, Salt Lake City, UT, for Plaintiff-Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Amy J. Oliver, U.S. Attorney's Office, Salt Lake City, UT, Alexess D. Rea, Social Security Administration, Denver, CO, for Defendant-Appellee.