Dianne K. Mooney v. Kenneth Apfel

Dianne K. Mooney sought disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 401-433, claiming neurofibromatosis disabled her. An administrative law judge (ALJ) denied benefits, holding Mooney’s 1987 employment constituted substantial gainful activity precluding her from meeting the disability requirements rather than an unsuccessful work attempt as Mooney alleged. Mooney sought judicial review, and the district court * concluded substantial evidence supported the ALJ’s decision. On appeal, Mooney argues her 1987 employment was an unsuccessful work attempt…