8th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Long-Standing Disability Benefits Claim

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit recently affirmed a district court judgment regarding a plaintiff's claim for Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) back pay. The plaintiff, who had been awarded SSI in 2020, sought payment for benefits dating from 2012 through 2019 but was barred from further consideration due to failure to exhaust administrative remedies and the doctrine of res judicata. This case underscores procedural requirements in administrative disability claims, particularly the need for exhaustion of administrative remedies before court intervention. The 8th Circuit's decision highlights judicial adherence to prior determinations where eligibility has already been affirmed. The ruling has implications for claims processing and appeals within social security and disability insurance legal frameworks, emphasizing compliance with administrative and procedural regulations.