Nathan Apilada v. Kilolo Kijakazi

background noise. This was a reasonable interpretation of Dr. Pedersen’s opinion,

in the context of the overall record, and entitled to deference. Shaibi, 883 F.3d at

1108. In addition, any error that resulted from the ALJ’s interpretation of Dr.

Pedersen’s opinion was harmless given the subsequent additional evidence of

Apilada’s improved hearing that was submitted to the Appeals Council after the ALJ

decision. Stout v. Comm’r of Soc. Sec. Admin., 454 F.3d 1050, 1055 (9th Cir. 2006)

(holding that any error is harmless where it is inconsequential to the ultimate non-

disability determination).

AFFIRMED.

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