Michael Lertchitvikul v. Andrew Saul

Case 2:20-cv-08310-SP Document Filed 03/29/ Page 1 of Page ID #:644

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 MICHAEL L., ) Case No. 2:20-cv-08310-SP ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ) ORDER ) KILOLO KIJAKAZI, Acting ) Commissioner of Social Security ) Administration, ) ) Defendant. ) ) ) 18 I. INTRODUCTION On September 10, 2020, plaintiff Michael L. filed a complaint against defendant, the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (“Commissioner”), seeking a review of a denial of a period of disability and disability insurance benefits (“DIB”). The parties have fully briefed the issues in dispute, and the court deems the matter suitable for adjudication without oral argument. Plaintiff presents two disputed issues for decision: (1) whether the…