L.A. v. Commissioner of Social Security
Feb 01, 2026OUTCOME: Reversed and Remanded
We argued that the ALJ failed to weigh the evidence properly
Matthew John Porcaro's Legal Cases (8)
New York, NY
Social Security & Disability Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Social Security, Employment & Labor, Litigation
S.D. v. Commissioner of Social Security
Jan 01, 2026OUTCOME: ALJ was reversed and case was remanded for further proceedings
We argued that the ALJ did not properly follow the agency regulations
Y.M v. Commissioner of Social Security
Jan 01, 2026OUTCOME: Won a remand
We alleged that the ALJ abused his discretion
R.O. v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
May 14, 2025OUTCOME: The federal court vacated the previous denial and ordered a new hearing be conducted by the agency.
An ALJ improperly denied a claimant for Social Security disability benefits. After filing an appeal in federal court and submitting legal briefs arguing that the denial was incorrect, the U.S. District ... Court agreed with our arguments and remanded the case to the Social Security Administration for a new hearing.
L.B. v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
Feb 19, 2025OUTCOME: After appeal to federal court, the government agreed to make a new decision at a new hearing.
The claimant was denied by the ALJ after a hearing for Social Security benefits. After we appealed and provided a brief with our arguments to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the government agreed to provid ... e the claimant with a re-determination at a new hearing. The federal judge ordered that a new hearing be held at the government's request.
S.R. v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
Aug 28, 2024OUTCOME: The U.S. District Court Judge adopted the recommendation by the Magistrate Judge that the application be remanded to the agency for new decision.
The claimant was denied for Social Security Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI) by the Administration after a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. We took the case to federal court to pr ... ove that the decision was based upon incorrect rationale and a failure to follow Social Security's rules and regulations.
Disability Discrimination in Employment - New York City agency
Sep 28, 2023OUTCOME: After legal intervention, Client was restored to full duty.
Client on a path for medical separation (termination) despite being now able to work full duty. Employer's fear of a future resurgence of his condition is insufficient for termination.
Employment Discrimination in Hiring - New York City agency
Mar 31, 2022OUTCOME: After legal intervention, the Department hired the applicant.
NYC Agency refused to hire a qualified applicant due to a particular medical condition. After legal intervention, the Department hired the applicant.
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