O'BOSKY
O'BOSKY v. Astrue
Opinion
Opinion
Drozd, J.
ORDER
This social security action was submitted to the court, without oral argument, for ruling on plaintiffs motion for summary judgment and defendant’s cross-motion for summary judgment. For the reasons explained below, plaintiffs motion is granted, the decision of the Commissioner of Social Security (Commissioner) is reversed, and this matter is remanded with the direction to award benefits.
PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On April 19, 2000, plaintiff applied for disability benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act (Act), alleging onset of disability on May 25, 1994. (Transcript (Tr.) at 218-20, 233, 254-58.) The application was denied initially on September 15, 2000, and upon reconsideration on February 8, 2001. (Tr. at 199-208.) Pursuant to plaintiffs timely request, a hearing was held before an administrative law judge (ALJ) on May 1, 2002, at which time plaintiff was represented by counsel and testified. (Tr. at 209, 812-50.) In a decision issued on August 9, 2002, the ALJ determined that plaintiff was not disabled through June 30, 2000, his date last insured. (Tr. at 738-48.) On December 11, 2004, the Appeals Council granted plaintiffs request for review, vacated the…