Eisner

*1106 ORDER RE: CROSS-MOTIONS FOR JUDGMENT AS A MATTER OF LAW

In this appeal of the denial of disability-benefits under an ERISA plan, the parties have filed cross-motions for judgment as a matter of law. The Court held a bench trial on December 6, 2013. The Court will grant in part and deny in part Plaintiffs cross-motion and deny Defendant’s motion. The following constitutes the Court’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 52(a).

I. FACTS

A. Plaintiffs Employment

Plaintiff Debra Eisner, born 1956, was employed by Surgical Care Affiliates as an “Administrator' — SC.” R. 303, 362. She was hired by Surgical Care in 1991. R. 389. 1 An Administrator — SC “[d]irects the development of short and long range objectives, budgets, and operating plans for the center” and “[a]dministers, directs, and coordinates all activities of the surgery center to carry out its objectives in the provision of health care, and participation in community health programs.” R. 303. Under the heading “Environmental conditions,” the position description provides that administrators are “[s]ubjeet to long, irregular hours; occasional pressure due to multiple…