David Lee Clancy v. Nancy A. Berryhill

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION

13 On October 23, 2014, Plaintiff, formerly employed as a warehouse worker for Nike, Inc., Menlo Worldwide and 3M Dental (see AR 40-45, 217-22), filed an application for Disability Insurance Benefits alleging a disability onset date of August 20, 2014. (See AR 175-78). Plaintiff’s application was denied, initially on September 4, 2015, and, on reconsideration on January 6, 2016. (See AR 102-06, 108-12). 20 On January 19, 2018, Plaintiff, represented by counsel, testified at a hearing before Administrative Law Judge Susanne M. Cichanowicz (“ALJ”). The ALJ also heard testimony from vocational expert Alan Boroskin (“VE”). (See AR 35-73). On March 6, 2018, the ALJ issued a decision denying Plaintiff’s request for benefits. (See AR 15-26). Applying the five-step sequential process, the ALJ found at step one that Plaintiff had not engaged in substantial gainful activity since May 28 The Administrative Law Judge’s decision states May 28, 2013 as the onset date of disability. 28, 2013. (AR 17). At step two, the ALJ determined that Plaintiff…