Louis S. v. Dudek (D.N.J. Apr. 9, 2025) - definition of medical source, need to address medical opinions, medium work RFC, RFC - ALJ’s lay interpretation of the record, subjective symptoms at the Commissioner’s request

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Louis S. v. Dudek (D.N.J. Apr. 9, 2025) - definition of medical source, need to address medical opinions, medium work RFC, RFC - ALJ’s lay interpretation of the record, subjective symptoms at the Commissioner’s requestLouis S. v. Dudek, No. 2: 24 CV 08107 MEF (D. N. J. Apr. 9, 2025) (Decision by U. S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz) Briefs for purchase: Plaintiffs Brief and remand order Topics addressed: Definition of a medical source opinion Medical opinions need to address RFC medium work RFC reliance on outdated assessments of the State agency medical consultants RFC lack of support for findings RFC reliance on ALJs lay interpretation of the record