Carter v. Secretary of Health & Human Services

MERRITT, Circuit Judge.

In this Social Security case, the claimant appeals the administrative law judge’s finding that he could return to his past work as a restaurant manager. Because we find that the AU’s decision was not supported by substantial evidence, we reverse and remand for a determination whether the claimant is capable of performing substantial gainful activity.

The claimant is a forty-three year old male. He is 5' 8" and weighs approximately 320 pounds. He has an associates degree in psychology from American University. He worked as a restaurant manager for the Arby chain until an…