(SS) Champion v. Commissioner of Social Security
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Introduction
12 Plaintiff Jennifer Margaret Champion appeals the decision of the Commissioner of Social 13 Security denying her application for supplemental security income (SSI) under Title XVI of the 14 Social Security Act.1
II. Factual and Procedural Background
16 On June 23, 2017, Plaintiff applied for SSI alleged disability beginning January 2010 due 17 to back pain, endometriosis, gastrointestinal problems, anxiety, and depression, among other 18 impairments. AR 160–61, 176, 506–11. The agency denied the application initially on November 19 8, 2017, and on reconsideration on February 26, 2018. AR 161–74; 176–90. The ALJ held hearings 20 on November 26, 2019 and March 4, 2020. AR 89–159. ALJ Nancy Stewart issued an unfavorable 21 decision on May 1, 2020. AR 191–207. On October 20, 2020, the Appeals Council granted review 22 and remanded the matter to the ALJ for further proceedings. AR 208–213. 23 On remand, the ALJ held another hearing on March 10, 2021. AR 89–122. On May 27, 24 2021, ALJ Nancy Stewart issued a second unfavorable decision. AR 214–51. On June 6, 2022, 25 the Appeals Council again granted review and remanded the case to a new ALJ.2 …