(SS) Gonzalez v. Commissioner of Social Security

I. Introduction

15 Plaintiff Briana Monserat Gonzalez seeks judicial review of a final decision of the 16 Commissioner of Social Security which denied supplemental security income benefits under Title 17 XVI of the Social Security Act.1 18

II. Factual and Procedural Background

19 Plaintiff previously received supplemental security income benefits based on disability as a 20 child. AR 139–56. When Plaintiff turned 18 her eligibility was redetermined under the rules and 21 regulations applicable to adults as provided in section 1614(a)(3)(H) of the Act. 22 On December 29, 2020, the Commissioner determined Plaintiff was no longer disabled as 23 of December 1, 2020, which was upheld on reconsideration. The ALJ held a hearing on March 21, 24 2023. AR 40–80. The ALJ issued an unfavorable decision on July 5, 2023. AR 14–39. The 25 Appeals Council denied review on October 5, 2023, and this appeal followed. 26

III. The Disability Standard

27 Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §405(g), “This court may set aside the Commissioner’s denial of 28 1 The parties did not consent to the jurisdiction of a United States Magistrate Judge. Doc. 4, 9. disability insurance benefits when…