Williams v. Wing

Determination unanimously confirmed without costs and petition dismissed. Memorandum: Substantial evidence supports the determination that petitioner is able to engage in part-time work with limitations regarding lifting, bending and prolonged sitting or standing (see, Social Services Law § 332-b *1044[4] [e] [ii]). Respondents were not required to accept the opinion of the treating physician and nurse practitioner that petitioner is fully disabled and unable to work (see, Matter of Ehlinger v DeBuono, 249 AD2d 303), particularly in view of the inconsistencies between that opinion and the…