[U] Fite V. Chater

Ronna Fite challenges the denial of her application for disability benefits under Title II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act. Fite claims she is unable to work because of a combination of mental and physical impairments, especially severe back problems. The administrative record contains extensive objective evidence of Fites degenerative back disease. In addition, Fites treating physician concluded that Fite could neither stand for more than one hour nor sit for more than 1 to 2 hours during an eight-hour period because of her back troubles. Despite the extensive medical evidence supporting Fites claim and despite the uncontroverted opinion of her treating physician, the district Judge affirmed the Commissioners order denying Fites application. We reverse and remand for payment of benefits.