(SS) Myrick v. Commissioner of Social Security

I. Introduction

12 Plaintiff Pamala Myrick (“Plaintiff”) seeks judicial review of a final decision of the 13 Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner” or “Defendant”) denying her application for 14 disability benefits pursuant to Title II of the Social Security Act. The matter is before the Court on 15 the parties’ briefs which were submitted without oral argument to the Honorable Gary S. Austin, 16 United States Magistrate Judge. See Docs. 13 and 14. After reviewing the record, the Court finds 17 that substantial evidence and applicable law do not support the ALJ’s decision. Accordingly, 18 Plaintiff’s appeal is granted.

II. Procedural Background

20 On June 25, 2015 Plaintiff filed an application for disability benefits claiming disability 21 beginning October 9, 2014. AR 82. Plaintiff claimed heart problems, emphysema, bladder 22 problems, uterus problems, rectal problems, irritable bowel syndrome, and neck problems. AR 82. 23 The Commissioner denied the application initially on January 28, 2016, and on reconsideration on 24 June 28, 2016. AR 112–15, 117–21. 25 Plaintiff requested a hearing which was held before Administrative Law Judge Robin 26…