Opinion ID: 180312
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Appeals Council

Text: Walker requested review by the Appeals Council, arguing that the ALJ had failed to make findings as to the effects of Walker’s medications on her ability to work. Walker submitted pharmacy information sheets and excerpts from the Physicians’ Desk Reference that listed the known side effects for some of the medications she was taking.4 In its Notice of Appeals Council Action, the Appeals Council: (1) explained that it would grant a request for review if it received “new and material evidence 4 Specifically, Walker submitted information for Metformin (nausea), Clonidine (drowsiness and dry mouth), Hydrochlorothiazide (dizziness), Venlafaxine (nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and insomnia), Synthroid (headache, diarrhea and insomnia). 6 and the decision is contrary to the weight of all the evidence now in the record”; (2) noted that it had received and considered Walker’s new evidence, which it made part of the record; and (3) denied Walker’s request for review because it “found that this information does not provide a basis for changing the