Saulsberry

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER

Plaintiff Julia Saulsberry filed a complaint on May 6, 1996, seeking review of the Commissioner’s decision denying her disability benefits. The plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment on October 24,1996, and the defendant filed a cross-motion for summary judgment on December 23, 1996. The plaintiffs response was filed on January 22, 1997.

BACKGROUND

I

On January 6, 1993 (protective filing date), the plaintiff filed a claim for disability benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) program of Title XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1382 (a), asserting an inability to work since June 7,1991, due to back, leg and hand pain. (Certified Administrative Record (“A.R.”) 34-37). The plaintiffs application initially was denied on May 13, 1993, and was denied following reconsideration on August 16, 1993. (A.R.45-49, 62-64). The plaintiff then requested an administrative hearing, which was held before Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) Gary Admire on December 1,1994. (A.R.65-69, 252). At the hearing, the ALJ heard the testimony of the plaintiff and vocational expert Ruby Paparello. (A.R.252-69). On June 9, 1995, the ALJ issued a…