Christopher Robert Mack v. Kilolo Kijakazi

I. INTRODUCTION

18 Plaintiff Christopher R.M.1 (“Plaintiff”) challenges the Commissioner’s denial of 19 his application for supplemental security income (“SSI”). For the reasons stated 20 below, the decision of the Commissioner is REVERSED.

II. SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS

23 On September 10, 2020, Plaintiff filed an application for SSI, alleging 24 disability beginning January 2, 2013. (AR 153, 172). On October 26, 2020, his

1 Plaintiff’s name is partially redacted in compliance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2(c)(2)(B) and the recommendation of the Committee on Court Administration and Case Management of the Judicial Conference of the United States. application was denied. (AR 80). Plaintiff’s application was denied again upon reconsideration on March 8, 2021. (AR 93). On April 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed a written request for a hearing. (AR 99). On August 9, 2021, a telephonic hearing was held on the Commissioner’s denial of Plaintiff’s application at which an impartial vocational expert testified. (AR 32-51). On September 2, 2021, the ALJ denied Plaintiff’s claim for benefits because he was not…