(SS) Borja v. Commissioner of Social Security

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 AVELINA BORJA, No. 2:18-cv-423-KJN Plaintiff, ORDER ON PARTIES’ CROSS MOTIONS

FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

v. (ECF Nos. 12, 17) COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

SECURITY,

15 Defendant. 16 Plaintiff seeks judicial review of a final decision by the Commissioner of Social Security denying her application for Disability Insurance Benefits (“DIB”) under Title II of the Social Security Act. In her summary judgment motion, Plaintiff contends the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) erred by failing to articulate specific and legitimate reasons for discrediting (A) the opinions of three workers compensation physicians; and (B) the opinion of a treating physician. The Commissioner opposed, and filed a cross–motion for summary judgment. After considering the parties’ written briefing, the record, and the applicable law, the Court DENIES Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment, GRANTS the Commissioner’s cross- motion for summary judgment, and AFFIRMS the final decision of…