Dixon v. Astrue, 312 Fed.Appx. 226 (11th Cir. 2009)
Feb 13, 2009OUTCOME: Reversed and remanded
The Court of Appeals overturned the denial of Dixon's benefits, finding that the ALJ erroneously found she could do her past work.
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OUTCOME: Reversed and remanded
The Court of Appeals overturned the denial of Dixon's benefits, finding that the ALJ erroneously found she could do her past work.
OUTCOME: Successfully obtained a revised order.
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OUTCOME: Denial of benefits reversed and remanded
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OUTCOME: Reversed and remanded
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OUTCOME: Reversed and remanded
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OUTCOME: Reversed and remanded
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OUTCOME: Reversed and remanded
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