Morris v. Commissioner Social Security Administration

MEMORANDUM

Plaintiff Jackie Morris timely appeals the district court’s decision to affirm the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of supplemental social security disability benefits. We review de novo the district court’s judgment that the Commissioner supported his decision with substantial evidence and applied the correct legal standards. Berry v. Astrue, 622 F.3d 1228, 1231 (9th Cir.2010). As the Commissioner carried his burden under 20 C.F.R. § 416.960 (c)(2) of showing that Plaintiff could perform substantial gainful work existing in significant numbers in the national economy, taking into consideration Plaintiffs residual functional capacity, age, education, and work experience, we affirm the judgment of the district court.

1. Substantial evidence supports the administrative law judge’s (“ALJ”) determination that Plaintiff could sustain light work. Plaintiffs medical reports consistently showed that she did not have a severe mental impairment and that she had a good range of motion despite her neck condition. Two doctors concluded that Plaintiff had no physical limitations at all.

Substantial evidence also supports the ALJ’s finding that Plaintiff exaggerated her…