Brianna M. v. Frank Bisignano - SSI Benefits Reversal

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:14:44 +0000
Social Services

The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island granted Brianna M.'s motion to reverse the Social Security Administration's decision denying her Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, and denied the Commissioner's cross-motion to affirm. The court found that Administrative Law Judge Kate Dana erred in relying heavily on outdated 2021 medical opinions when reassessing Brianna's disability status, without adequately considering whether her medical condition had improved as of the current determination date. This ruling reverses the termination of SSI benefits that had been in place since June 15, 2021, and requires the SSA to reassess Brianna's disability claim consistent with the court's order.