Dawn Newton v. Carolyn Colvin

MEMORANDUM

Dawn S. Newton appeals the district court’s judgment affirming the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of her application for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income under Titles II and XVT of the Social Security Act. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . We review the district court’s order de novo, Andrews v. Shalala, 53 F.3d 1035 , 1039 n. 1 (9th Cir.1995), and the Commissioner’s factual findings for substantial evidence, id. at 1039 . We affirm.

Newton contends that her credible testimony regarding her pain symptoms and limitations establishes that she cannot sit or stand long enough to be able to work. The Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) provided specific, clear and convincing reasons for rejecting Newton’s subjective complaints. See Lingenfelter v. Astrue, 504 F.3d 1028, 1036 (9th Cir.2007) (reciting standard of review); Smolen v. Chater, 80 F.3d 1273, 1284 (9th Cir.1996) (listing factors to consider in evaluating credibility).

Newton also contends that the ALJ did not properly evaluate the medical opinions regarding the presence of mental impairment. Substantial evidence supports the ALJ’s evaluation of the medical opinions…