Mary Galindo v. Michael Astrue

MEMORANDUM

Claimant Mary Galindo appeals from the judgment of United States Magistrate Judge Arthur Nakazato of the Central District of California, affirming the determination of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) that Claimant was not disabled and, therefore, was ineligible for Title II disability insurance benefits. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and 42 U.S.C. § 405 (g).

We review the decision of a district court (or, where, as here, the parties have consented, the decision of a Magistrate Judge) denying benefits de novo. We must independently determine whether the Commissioner’s decision is (1) free of legal error and (2) supported by substantial evidence. Smolen v. Chater; 80 F.3d 1273 , 1279 (9th Cir.1996) (citing Fair v. Bowen, 885 F.2d 597, 601 (9th Cir.1989)).

The ALJ’s finding that Galindo could perform light work with restrictions was not erroneous and is supported by substantial evidence. The finding appropriately accounted for Galindo’s physical and mental conditions. The ALJ considered work restrictions determined by Galindo’s examining and treating physicians, and the ALJ’s residual functional capacity finding is consistent with the medical…