Res Judicata and Multiple Disability Applications: Fulfilling the Praiseworthy Intentions of the Fourth and Sixth Circuits.

The article focuses on the complexities of disability benefit applications in the U.S. and the issue of res judicata in cases where claimants file multiple applications, proposing a solution for uniformity across circuits to ensure fair outcomes. It suggests that while certain findings should bind future applications, advocating for a nuanced approach within the Social Security Administration's authority and aligned with Supreme Court precedents.