Gilson

MEMORANDUM **

Lana Gilson appeals the district court’s summary judgment affirming the Commissioner of Social Security’s final decision *790 denying her application for disability insurance benefits. For the reasons assigned, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

Lana L. Gilson, born October 1, 1942, worked for twenty years as a vocational nurse until she injured her back playing golf in April 1994. In her disability report, Gilson alleged an inability to work because of L5 radiculapathy, a numbness and pain that radiates from her lower back to her left leg and foot. Gilson has not looked for work since April 1994.

Gilson sought medical treatment from several doctors, including an orthopedist and a neurologist. She underwent various objective diagnostic procedures from 1994 to 1997 including: x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging scans, electromyogram studies, a computerized tomography scan, a bone scan and a myelogram. Her latest medical report dated November 1997 provides a diagnosis of lumbar facet syndrome.

At the hearing before the ALJ, Gilson testified that her condition has not improved since April 1994. She also testified that she drives to the store, post office and bank as needed;…