EASTERBROOK v. KIJAKAZI

No. 21-2193.

88 F.4th 502 (2023)

Daniella EASTERBROOK, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Kilolo KIJAKAZI, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant-Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.

Decided: December 11, 2023.

Amended: December 11, 2023.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

ARGUED: Clifford Michael Farrell , MANRING & FARRELL, Dublin, Ohio, for Appellant. Matthew James Mezger , OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, Alexandria, Virginia, for Appellee. ON BRIEF: Jessica D. Aber , United States Attorney, Richmond, Virginia, Catherine M. Yang , Assistant United States Attorney, OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, Alexandria, Virginia, for Appellee.

Reversed and remanded by published opinion. Judge Gregory wrote the opinion, in which Judge King and Judge Goodwin joined.


Daniella Easterbrook appeals from the district court's order affirming the Social Security Administration's denial of her application for disability benefits. Easterbrook argues that the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) erred by failing to articulate a "good reason," supported by substantial

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