[Brian R.] v. Kijakazi (W.D. La. Sept. 13, 2022) - drug & alcohol abuse, RFC, subjective complaints

[Brian R.] v. Kijakazi, No. CV 3:21-00750, 2022 WL 4230247 (W.D. La. Aug. 29, 2022), report and recommendation adopted, No. CV 3:21-00750, 2022 WL 4227881 (W.D. La. Sept. 13, 2022) (R&R by U.S. Magistrate Kayla Dye McClusky, adopted by U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty) Briefs for purchase:  Appellant’s Initial Brief and Appellant’s Reply Brief  Topics addressed:  RFC - relationship with PRTF findings RFC - interacting with co-workers, supervisors and the public   Non-examining physicians v. examining physicians (old law) Subjective symptoms - daily activities  Subjective symptoms - ALJ must consider reasons for not seeking treatment Subjective symptoms - work activity  Mental domains - interacting with others Drug and alcohol (DAA) abuse Appeals Council - duty to follow remand orders  Remand for an award of benefits - entitlement clear from the record Rulings addressed: Social Security Ruling 85-15 Social Security Ruling 13-2p