(SS) Narvaiz v. Commissioner of Social Security

I. Introduction

19 Plaintiff Maria Diana Narvaiz (“Plaintiff”) seeks judicial review of the final decision of 20 the Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner” or “Defendant”) denying her application 21 for supplemental security income pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security Act. The matter is 22 currently before the Court on the parties’ briefs which were submitted without oral argument to 23 the Honorable Gary S. Austin, United States Magistrate Judge. See Docs. 15, 20 and 21. Having 24 reviewed the record as a whole, the Court finds that the ALJ’s decision is supported by substantial 25 evidence and applicable law. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s appeal is denied. 26 ///

1 The parties consented to the jurisdiction of the United States Magistrate Judge. See Docs. 9 and 11. II. Procedural Background On December 30, 2013, Plaintiff filed an application for supplemental security income alleging disability beginning February 3, 2013. AR 32. The Commissioner denied the application initially on April 9, 2014, and following reconsideration on October 9, 2014. AR 32. On November 6, 2014, Plaintiff filed a request for a hearing. AR…