Jaynes

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 11 MARK J., Case No.: 3:23-cv-02173-VET

Plaintiff,

ORDER AFFIRMING THE FINAL

v. DECISION OF THE

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

LELAND DUDEK, Acting Commissioner

SECURITY

of the Social Security Administration,2 16 Defendant.

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27 Partially redacted in compliance with Civil Local Rule 7.1(e)(6)(b). 28 2 I. INTRODUCTION On November 28, 2023, Plaintiff Mark J. filed a complaint challenging Defendant Commissioner’s (“Commissioner” or “Agency”) denial of his application for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income. Doc. No. 1. In accordance with the Court’s Scheduling Order, the parties timely filed opening and responsive briefs. See Doc. Nos. 16, 18, 21. Having considered the parties’ arguments, applicable law, and the record before it, and for the reasons discussed below, the Court AFFIRMS the Commissioner’s final decision. II. BACKGROUND A. Procedural History …