Gary Ploof v. Donna E. Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services

37 F.3d 1506 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Gary PLOOF, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Donna E. SHALALA, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Defendant-Appellee. No. 93-15454. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Sept. 14, 1994. * Decided Sept. 21, 1994. 1 Before: FARRIS and BEEZER, Circuit Judges, and McLAUGHLIN, ** District Judge. 2 MEMORANDUM *** 3 Gary Ploof appeals the district court's order granting summary judgment in favor of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) in Ploof's action for social security disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income benefits based on disability under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. Secs. 401-403 , 1381-83. Ploof contends the district court erred by granting summary judgment because the Secretary's decision denying Ploof benefits was not supported by substantial evidence. Ploof also asserts that the Secretary did not apply proper legal standards…