Fischer v. Barnhart

ORDER

Thomas Fischer, who has cerebral palsy and a low IQ, appeals from the district court’s grant of summary judgment affirming the Commissioner of Social Security’s decision denying benefits. The ALJ determined that Fischer’s impairments, although severe, do not constitute or functionally equal a listed impairment, and that he can perform his past relevant work. Fischer argues that substantial evidence does not support the ALJ’s conclusions (1) that his limitations do not meet a listed impairment or (2) that he could resume his past relevant work. Fischer also argues that the ALJ failed to…