(SS) Ingram v. Commissioner of Social Security
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Introduction
12 Plaintiff Christine D. Ingram appeals the decision of the Commissioner of Social Security 13 denying her application for supplemental security income (SSI) under Title XVI of the Social 14 Security Act. Because substantial evidence and applicable law support the ALJ’s decision, the 15 appeal will be denied.
II. Factual and Procedural Background
17 On June 25, 2021, Plaintiff applied for SSI. The application was denied initially on 18 December 17, 2021, and on reconsideration on April 11, 2022. AR 103–07, 111–16. The ALJ held 19 a hearing on February 22, 2023. AR 35–60. On April 18, 2023, the ALJ issued an unfavorable 20 decision. AR 15–34. The Appeals Council denied review on November 22, 2023 (AR 1–7) and 21 this appeal followed.
III. The Disability Standard
23 Under 42 U.S.C. §405(g), this court has the authority to review the Commissioner’s denial 24 of disability benefits. Reversal is appropriate when the ALJ’s findings are based on legal error or 25 unsupported by substantial evidence.” Tackett v. Apfel, 180 F.3d 1094, 1097 (9th Cir. 1999). 26 Substantial evidence is that which could lead reasonable minds to accept a conclusion. …