Chavez
Chavez v. Astrue
Opinion
Opinion
Chapman, J.
OPINION AND ORDER
Plaintiff Rosa Chavez, aka Rosa Martinez, filed a complaint on October 21, 2008, seeking review of the Commissioner’s decision denying her application for disability benefits. On March 24, 2009, the Commissioner answered the complaint, and the parties filed a joint stipulation on May 6, 2009.
BACKGROUND
I
This case has a lengthy history, as the AL J set forth:
Certified Administrative Record (“A.R.”) 20-21.
On April 11, 2007, the ALJ conducted another administrative hearing, A.R. 1534-69, and on June 19, 2007, he issued a decision again finding plaintiff is not disabled. A.R. 17-39. The plaintiff requested review from the Appeals Council, and on September 5, 2008, the Appeals Council denied review. A.R. 13-16.
II
The plaintiff, who was born on March 26, 1953, is currently 56 years old. A.R. 83. She has a general equivalency degree and a secretarial science certificate, and has previously worked as a receptionist, a sales clerk, an advocate, a data entry clerk, a night counselor, and a motel clerk. A.R. 120-25,130, 1566.
DISCUSSION
III
The Court, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405 (g), has the authority to review the Commissioner’s decision denying plaintiff…