Gregory Stephens v. Shirley S. Chater, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration

77 F.3d 490 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Gregory STEPHENS, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Shirley S. CHATER, * Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Defendant-Appellee. No. 94-35982. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted by Telephone Conference Jan. 25, 1996. Decided Feb. 8, 1996. Before: NOONAN, LEAVY and HAWKINS, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Appellant Gregory Stephens sustained injuries to his right arm and back as a result of a May 1992 automobile accident. The injuries significantly diminished appellant's ability to use his right arm and caused appellant to experience recurring back pain. In July 1992, appellant applied for Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income. Appellant contended that he satisfied several disability listings and thus should be classified as presumptively disabled. Appellant also asserted that even if he was not presumptively disabled, his physical and psychological…