Stanistreet

ORDER

Plaintiff has filed a complaint under 42 U.S.C. § 405 (g) seeking review of the Commissioner’s denial of disability and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits. Defendant has answered, and the parties have filed cross motions for summary judgment. For the reasons discussed below, I conclude that the Commissioner applied the proper legal standards and that the denial of benefits is supported by substantial evidence.

BACKGROUND

On April 27,1992, plaintiff applied for social security disability benefits and SSI, claiming disability due fibromyalgia , head aches, memory loss, and “post-trauma head.” (Administrative Record (A.R.) 66-73). Plaintiff alleged a disability onset date of February 20, 1991. (A.R.66, 70). After plaintiffs claim was rejected, both initially and upon reconsideration, a hearing was held before a Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) on October 4,1993. (A.R.11).

The ALJ concluded that plaintiff has the condition diagnosed as fibromyalgia, qualified by a finding of no abnormal bone scan, swelling, restriction of motion, spasm, atrophy, or “other clinical evidence of restrictive pain.” (A.R.16). The ALJ found no mental impairment and concluded that plaintiff…