No. 25-6174

Jill Capobianco v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

Lower Court: Eleventh Circuit
Docketed: 2025-11-20
Status: Denied
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: administrative-law agency-discretion disability-benefits due-process medical-evidence social-security
Latest Conference: 2026-01-09
Question Presented (from Petition)

During an application for Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) and Disability Benefits (SSDI), under 20 § C.F.R. §§ 404.1527(c), SSR-2p, and SSR 16-3p, does an ALJ have the authority to disregard all claimant medical evidence supporting disability, relying solely on Agency sources for determination?

And

Under the scope of Administrative Law, is it acceptable for the lower court to hold claimants responsible for the actions of former counsel and to impose issue exhaustion forfeiture rules during the appeal process?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Does an ALJ have the authority to disregard all claimant medical evidence supporting disability, relying solely on Agency sources for determination?

Docket Entries

2026-01-12
Petition DENIED.
2025-12-24
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026.
2025-12-22
Waiver of Bisignano, Comm'r, Social Sec. of right to respond submitted.
Main Document
2025-12-22
Waiver of right of respondent Bisignano, Comm'r, Social Sec. to respond filed.
Main Document
2025-09-19
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due December 22, 2025)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma PauperisPetitionAppendixProof of Service
2025-09-19
Pursuant to Rule 34.6 and Paragraph 9 of the Guidelines for the Submission of Documents to the Supreme Court's Electronic Filing System, filings in this case should be submitted in paper form only, and should not be submitted through the Court's electronic filing system.

Attorneys

Bisignano, Comm'r, Social Sec.
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent
Jill Capobianco
Jill Capobianco — Petitioner