Snyder

MEMORANDUM **

Robert D. Snyder (“Snyder”) appeals from the Social Security Administration’s denial of his application for disability insurance benefits. Because the parties are familiar with the facts of this appeal, we will not recite them here except where necessary. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

Snyder argues that the Administrative Law Judge’s (“ALJ”) decision that he is not entitled to disability insurance benefits is not supported by substantial evidence because (1) the ALJ did not give adequate consideration to the findings of Snyder’s primary care provider and (2) the ALJ erred in finding that Snyder’s testimony concerning his pain and limitations was not fully credible. Neither of these arguments is persuasive.

After thoroughly reviewing all of Snyder’s medical records, including those prepared by his primary care provider, Dr. Stephanie Herder, we find no support for Snyder’s claim that his back impairment qualifies him for disability benefits. While it is true that Dr. Herder noted that Snyder suffered from a herniated disc, having such an impairment does not in and of itself equate to a disability. Indeed, Dr. Herder noted that…