Engle
Engle v. Barnhart
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM ***
Connie Engle appeals the denial of her application for Supplemental Security Income benefits, affirmed on appeal by the district court. For the following reasons, we affirm.
I.
Connie Engle applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on July 11, 1995, 1 claiming total disability. 2 Her claim was denied. Upon review, the Administrative Law Judge (the “ALJ”) held a hearing, at which he heard testimony from Engle, who was represented by counsel, a medical expert, and a vocational expert. The ALJ evaluated both the medical testimony and Engle’s subjective testimony, making specific credibility determinations. On Feb *431 ruary 27, 1998, the ALJ issued a decision, finding that Engle was not totally disabled because she could perform work that exists in the national economy. Engle moved for review of this decision by the Appeals Council, submitting a new medical report, dated September 10, 1998, for its consideration. 3 The Appeals Council denied Engle’s request for review, making the ALJ’s decision the final agency decision. See 20 C.F.R. § 416.1481 . Engle appealed to the district court, which affirmed the administrative decision.