Forrest Cole v. Larry Massanari

Forrest Cole applied for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income benefits following a head injury he received during a mugging. Cole’s right eye was injured, and he became sensitive to bright lights. Cole also experienced nightmares and decreased cognitive functioning. After assessment, a neuropsychologist diagnosed Cole with depression, post traumatic stress disorder, cognitive disorder, and borderline intellectual functioning. Cole was last employed as a commercial bus driver three years before his injury. Because this is a semiskilled occupation, Cole is presumed to…