Opinion ID: 61608
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Mental Assessment

Text: The ALJ found that Smith's medical records did not support a finding that she suffered from disabling depression or anxiety as she testified at the hearing. The record shows that she was diagnosed with mood disorder with depressive features at Calhoun-Cleburne in April 2003, but reported having some relief from Zoloft. By September 2003, her mood was stable, her insomnia was related more to her pain than her mood, she had no tearfulness, and she was finding pleasure in various activities. In January 2004, Dr. Kezar noted that Smith had a depressed mood, but she diagnosed no other mental impairment. Dr. Cosgrove diagnosed Smith with mild, treated depression, but found that, as of 4 October 2004, she received significant benefits from her medications and appeared to be in no apparent distress. Smith points to no evidence indicating she suffered disabling depression or anxiety, and no documents before the ALJ indicated that she was experiencing severe depression. Therefore, substantial evidence supported the ALJ’s conclusion that Smith suffered no more than mild to moderate depression. 23 See id.