Decisions, Decisions (June/July/August 2023)

Written By Hans Huggler

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  • 6th Cir. (Unpublished)

    • Administrator’s reliance on flawed expert reviews on second remand didn’t meet the standard and was arbitrary and capricious. Benefits awarded. (Jordan v. Reliance Standard  (abuse of discretion/“any occupation”).)

  • N.D. Cal.

    • Judicial notice of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and application of the four-hour rule.  Benefits awarded. (Sund v. Hartford (De novo/“your occupation”).)

Hans Huggler
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