Donna Marie Mathenia v. Kilolo Kijakazi

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 DONNA M., Case No. ED CV 18-2554-SP Plaintiff,

V. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND

15 Social Security Administration. Defendant. 17 18 INTRODUCTION On December 5, 2018, plaintiff Donna M. filed a complaint against 21 || defendant, the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration 22 || (‘Commissioner’), secking a review of a denial of a period of disability and 23 || disability insurance benefits (“DIB”). The parties have fully briefed the issues in 24 || dispute, and the court deems the matter suitable for adjudication without oral 25 || argument. Plaintiff presents two disputed issues for decision: (1) whether the 27 || Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) properly considered the opinion of a

consultative examiner, Dr. Jeff Altman; and (2) whether the ALJ properly rejected 2 || plaintiff's testimony. Memorandum in Support of Plaintiff's Complaint (“P. || Mem.”) at 4-10;…