(SS) Vue v. Commissioner of Social Security

I. Introduction

19 Plaintiff Chue Vue (“Plaintiff”) seeks judicial review of the final decision of the 20 Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner” or “Defendant”) denying her application for 21 supplemental security income (SSI) pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security Act. The matter 22 is 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. 14, 17 and 18. 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. 7 and 8. II. Procedural Background On July 15, 2015, Plaintiff filed an application for supplemental security income alleging disability beginning October 12, 2007. AR 15. The Commissioner denied the application initially on February 23, 2016, and following reconsideration on May 12, 2016. AR 15. On May 27, 2016, Plaintiff filed a request for a hearing. AR 15. …