Michael Alexander Rake

Michael Alexander Rake's Legal Cases (2)

Dayton, OH

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Dayton, OH

Practice Areas: Social Security

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Earley v. Comm of Social Security, No. 17-4007 (6th Cir.2018)

Jun 27, 2018

OUTCOME: Remand and then approval in favor of Plaintiff

Case went from ALJ to Southern District to 6th Circuit. Ruling which clarified the principles of res judicata and new and material evidence. Holding that that there needs to be consistency between pro ... ceedings and finality with respect to resolved applications.

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Keeton v. Comm. of SSA 13-4360

Oct 14, 2014

OUTCOME: Remand and then approval in favor of Plaintiff

6th Circuit appeal of denial of benefits to a combat veteran. Holding required that weight be granted to treating source opinions.

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