Alcantara v. Astrue

After carefully considering the briefs and record on appeal, we remand for further administrative proceedings.

The appellant alleged disability since November 2001, due to depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, diabetes, hypertension and hepatitis C. She was obese, with an eighth-grade education, involving special education classes.

After a March 2004 hearing, the ALJ found that the appellant had severe mental and severe physical impairments that rendered her incapable of her past work. Only his findings concerning her mental capacities are relevant here. The ALJ found that the appellant had…