Antillon

BACKGROUND

23 A. Procedural History 24 Pursuant to the Social Security Act, on September 2, 2020, Plaintiff filed a Title XVI 25 application for supplemental security disability benefits alleging a disability onset date of 26 February 1, 2020. (AR 61, 227.) Plaintiff’s application was denied initially and upon 27 reconsideration. (AR 76, 95.) Plaintiff submitted a timely request for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). (AR 119.) A telephonic hearing was held on September 7, 2022 where Plaintiff, who was represented by counsel, and a vocational expert testified. (AR 31-59.) On September 28, 2022, the ALJ issued an unfavorable decision finding Plaintiff was not disabled within the meaning of the Social Security Act. (AR 15-25.) Plaintiff filed a timely request for review with the Appeals Council, which the Appeals Council denied. (AR 1-3.) Plaintiff thereafter filed the underlying action. In accordance with Civil Local Rule 16-5, the parties filed cross briefs on appeal. (Dkt. Nos. 11, 13.1) B. Issues for Review 1. Did the ALJ err in evaluating the medical evidence? 2. Did the ALJ err in…