Greiner
Greiner v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM **
Claimant Robert Greiner appeals from an adverse judgment in this social security disability case. We review the district court’s judgment de novo, Edlund v. Mas- *566 sanari, 253 F.3d 1152, 1156 (9th Cir.2001), and must affirm the decision of the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration if it is supported by substantial evidence, Reddick v. Chater, 157 F.3d 715, 720 (9th Cir.1998).
1. The administrative law judge (“ALJ”) properly evaluated the medical evidence. The ALJ set forth specific and legitimate reasons, based on substantial evidence in the record, for rejecting Dr. Kafrouni’s July 2003 report. Magallanes v. Bowen, 881 F.2d 747, 751 (9th Cir.1989). For example, Dr. Kafrouni changed his opinion concerning the extent of Claimant’s limitations even though his condition did not change. The ALJ also acknowledged and properly evaluated the medical reports by the state agency physicians.
2. The ALJ gave clear and convincing reasons, which are supported by substantial evidence, that Claimant is not entirely credible. Thomas v. Barnhart, 278 F.3d 947, 958-59 (9th Cir.2002). Claimant made inconsistent statements about his ability to read, and his daily…