Woolsey-Crandall

MEMORANDUM ***

Kathleen Woolsey-Crandall (“Woolsey-Crandall”) appeals from the district court’s order affirming the Administrative Law Judge’s (“ALJ”) denial of disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

The ALJ concluded that Woolsey-Crandall was not disabled, and was capable of returning to past relevant work as a day care worker and teacher’s aide. In reaching this conclusion the ALJ found Woolsey-Crandall “not entirely credible,” and rejected the medical opinion of examining physician Dr. Joseph Diehl for its alleged inconsistencies. In a credibility determination the ALJ must provide “specific, cogent reasons for the disbelief,” and “cit[e] the reasons why the [claimant’s] testimony is unpersuasive.” Orn v. Astrue, 495 F.3d 625, 635 (9th Cir.2007) (quotations and citation omitted). In addition, the ALJ has a “special duty to fully and fairly develop the record and to assure that the claimant’s interests are considered.” Smolen v. Chater, 80 F.3d 1273, 1288 (9th Cir.1996) (quoting Brown v. Heckler, 713 F.2d 441, 443 (9th Cir.1983)).

Although the ALJ cited Woolsey-Crandall’s “minimal” treatment record and…