(SS) Demello v. Commissioner of Social Security

I. Introduction

18 Plaintiff Anthony Demello (“Plaintiff”) seeks judicial review of a final decision of the 19 Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner” or “Defendant”) denying his application for 20 Supplementary Security Income (“SSI”) pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security Act. The 21 matter is currently before the Court on the parties’ briefs which were submitted without oral 22 argument to the Honorable Gary S. Austin, United States Magistrate Judge. See Docs. 13, 14, 23 and 15. Having reviewed the record as a whole, the Court finds that the ALJ’s decision is 24 supported by substantial evidence and applicable law. Therefore, Plaintiff’s appeal is denied. 25 ///

27 1 The parties consented to the jurisdiction of the United States Magistrate Judge. See Docs. 6 and 8. 28 II. Procedural Background Plaintiff previously applied for supplemental security income. AR 33. His application for benefits was denied at the hearing level on October 22, 2014. AR 33, 76-88. Plaintiff did not appeal the decision. On May 27, 2016, Plaintiff filed the application for supplemental security income that is the subject of this appeal. AR…