(SS) Ingles v. Commissioner of Social Security

I. Introduction

17 Plaintiff Jonathan Scott Ingles (“Plaintiff”) seeks judicial review of the final decision of 18 the Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner” or “Defendant”) denying his application 19 for supplemental security income pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security Act. The matter is 20 currently before the Court on the parties’ briefs which were submitted without oral argument to 21 the Honorable Gary S. Austin, United States Magistrate Judge. See Docs. 12, 15 and 16. Having 22 reviewed the record as a whole, the Court finds that the ALJ’s decision is supported by substantial 23 evidence and applicable law. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s appeal is denied.

II. Procedural Background

25 On May 18, 2010, Plaintiff filed an application for supplemental security income alleging 26 disability beginning January 1, 1997 (the “2010 application”). AR 142. The Commissioner

1 The parties consented to the jurisdiction of the United States Magistrate Judge. See Docs. 7 and 8. denied the 2010 application initially on October 22, 2010, and following reconsideration on March 18, 2011. AR 142. After a timely request for a hearing, Administrative Law…