Legal Opinion
Irene Barnett v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided April 1, 2004No. 03-3294PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
RILEY, Circuit Judge.
Irene Barnett (Barnett) applied for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration, claiming debilitating right wrist pain and hand problems. An administrative law judge (ALJ) denied Barnett’s request for benefits. The Social Security Appeals Council (Appeals Council), and the district court 2 affirmed the ALJ’s decision. We affirm.
1. BACKGROUND
Barnett, a high-school educated thirty-eight year old, alleges she has been disabled since April 1, 1995, due to problems with her right wrist and hand. Before her alleged disability, .Barnett worked as a housekeeper,…
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- Debbie Patrick v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social SecurityCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2003
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