Jean M. Ringle v. Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services

12 F.3d 1108 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Jean M. RINGLE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Donna E. SHALALA, Secretary of Health and Human Services, ** Defendant-Appellee. No. 92-35224. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Nov. 5, 1993. * Decided Nov. 17, 1993. Before: TANG, FARRIS, and RYMER, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM *** 2 Jean Ringle appeals the district court's grant of summary judgment affirming the Secretary of Health and Human Service's decision denying Ringle's application for Title II disability insurance benefits. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) found that Ringle was not disabled because she was able to perform her past relevant work as a teacher. We have jurisdiction, 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1291 , and we reverse. 3 * Ringle argues that the ALJ erred in rejecting the opinions of Drs. Ruark and Gilman that she was disabled. To disregard the opinion of a treating physician, the ALJ must provide clear and convincing reasons. Magallanes v.…