(SS)Lee

I. BACKGROUND

24 A. Administrative Proceedings and ALJ’s Decision 25 Plaintiff filed a Title II application for disability insurance benefits (“DIB”) on May 14, 26 27 1 Following the parties’ election to consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction for all purposes, the undersigned was authorized to preside over all proceedings effective November 14, 2022, pursuant to 28 2020, and a Title XVI application for supplemental security income (“SSI”) on June 8, 2020. (AR 170-88). Plaintiff’s applications for both DIB and SSI were denied initially, and Plaintiff sought reconsideration of the SSI denial. (AR 126-38). Plaintiff’s SSI application was again denied upon reconsideration, and Plaintiff requested a hearing before an administrative law judge (“ALJ”). (AR 139-45). On August 12, 2021, ALJ Linda Crovella held a hearing, during which Plaintiff, represented by counsel and with the benefit of an interpreter, and an independent vocational expert testified. (AR 34-56). The ALJ issued her decision on September 27, 2021, finding Plaintiff not disabled. (AR 15-29). On August 12, 2022, the Appeals Council declined Plaintiff’s request for review. (AR 1-3).…