United States Eighth Circuit

Lower court did not err in denying defendant's claim for benefits, as substantial evidence supported the ALJ's findings that while claimant had severe impairments, her alcoholism and drug addiction were contributing factors to her disability.

Appellate Information

• Decided 06/17/2004
• Published 06/17/2004

Judges

• MELLOY, Circuit Judge., Before RILEY and MELLOY, Circuit Judges and ERICKSON, District Judge.

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Counsel who represented the appellant was James H. Green of Kansas City, MO.


• For Appellees:
  
• Counsel who represented the appellee was Aaron M. Morgan, Special AUSA, Kansas City, MO.