David A. Erickson v. Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health & Human Services

15 F.3d 1084 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. David A. ERICKSON, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Donna E. SHALALA, ** Secretary of Health & Human Services, Defendant-Appellee. No. 92-35081. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Oct. 6, 1993. * Decided Dec. 22, 1993. Before: GOODWIN, SCHROEDER and PREGERSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM *** 2 Appellant David A. Erickson sustained injuries to both of his feet in an automobile accident on February 15, 1985. Although the injuries healed to some extent, Erickson soon developed an arthritic condition, and he continues to experience pain in his feet, neck and back. Erickson also has been diagnosed with moderate to severe depression stemming from the accident and his injuries. 3 Erickson filed for disability benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act on October 5, 1989. He received an administrative hearing, after which an Administrative Law Judge determined that he was not disabled. An…