Evan Shadle v. Nancy A. Berryhill

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION

19 20 On June 20, 2014, Plaintiff, formerly employed as a security guard, 21 dealer service technician and machine operator (see AR 225-29), filed an 22 application for Disability Insurance Benefits, alleging an inability to 23 work because of a disabling condition since August 1, 2012. (See AR 23, 24 195-98). On June 30, 2014, Plaintiff filed an application for 25 Supplemental Security Income, alleging a disability since August 1, 26 2012. (See AR 23, 199-204). 27 28 1 On October 18, 2016, the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”), Donald 2 Colpitts, heard testimony from Plaintiff (represented by counsel) and 3 vocational expert Robin Generaux. (See AR 38-55). On January 27, 2017, 4 the ALJ issued a decision denying Plaintiff’s applications. (See AR 23- 5 31). Applying the five-step sequential process, the ALJ found at step 6 one that Plaintiff had not engaged in substantial gainful activity since 7 August 1, 2012. (AR 25). At step two, the ALJ determined that 8 Plaintiff had the severe impairments of cardiac dysrhythmia and 9 shortness of breath. (AR 25). At step…