Evan Shadle v. Nancy A. Berryhill

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION

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