Chiad SAELEE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Shirley S. CHATER, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Defendant-Appellee

Chiad Saelee appeals the district court’s summary judgment in favor of the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (Commissioner) in her action challenging the Commissioner’s denial of supplemental income disability benefits under the Social Security Act (the Act), 42 U.S.C. § 405 (g). The administrative law judge (ALJ) found that Saelee was not disabled within the meaning of the Act, and the district court, relying on the recommendation of the magistrate judge, found that the ALJ’s findings were supported by substantial evidence and granted summary judgment to the Commissioner. Saelee appeals and we affirm.

DISCUSSION

Saelee raises two issues on appeal. She contends the ALJ’s finding that she was not disabled within the meaning of the Act was not supported by substantial evidence. Sae-lee also contends the ALJ erred in rejecting the findings and opinions of her treating physician in favor of the findings and opinions of nontreating consultants.

The standard of review of a district court’s grant of summary judgment is de novo. Marcia v. Sullivan, 900 F.2d 172, 174 (9th Cir.1990). Summary judgment is appropriate if there are no disputed issues of material fact and the…