McColloch v. Bisignano — 9th Cir. (argued July 8, 2026)
The Ninth Circuit hears Beverly McColloch's challenge to the denial of Social Security disability benefits for a period ending in June 2015. A federal district court affirmed the agency's decision, and McColloch asks the Ninth Circuit to reverse. She says the administrative law judge wrongly discounted medical opinions and her account of pain, including her need to change positions or lie down during the workday. The Commissioner says her treatment history, inconsistent statements, and vocational evidence support the denial.
McColloch v. Bisignano (No. 25-77) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, argued July 8, 2026.
Sources
Argument audio — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (public domain, 17 U.S.C. § 105):https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/media/2026/07/08/25-77.mp3
Argument listing — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit:https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/cases/streams-videos/archive?case=25-77&hearingDate=2026-07-08
District-court order — McColloch v. Commissioner:https://cases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/washington/wawdce/2%3A2024cv00367/332623/16/0.pdf
Appellate docket — McColloch v. Colvin:https://dockets.justia.com/docket/circuit-courts/ca9/25-77
Review of agency decisions — Ninth Circuit standards guide:https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/uploads/guides/stand_of_review/IV.%20Review%20of%20Agency%20Decisions%202022.htm
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