Jill Roy Busbee v. Andrew Saul

BACKGROUND

22 On January 22, 2015, Plaintiff filed a Title II application for a period of 23 disability and disability insurance benefits as well as a Title XVI application for 24 supplemental security income. (AR 275-85.) In both applications, Plaintiff alleged 25 26 1 Plaintiff’s name has been partially redacted in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 27 5.2(c)(2)(B) and the recommendation of the Committee on Court Administration and Case Management of the Judicial Conference ofthe United States. disability beginning June 17, 2009. Id. The Social Security Administration denied the claim initially. (AR 160-65.) Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) Dunn held hearings on July 25, 2017 and May 15, 2018. (AR 34-76.) On June 27, 2018, the ALJ issued a decision, which found Plaintiff not disabled. (AR 15-28.) The ALJ found that Plaintiff “has the following severe impairments: osteoarthritis of the right hand, back, and knees; degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine; diabetes mellitus; hypertension; hyperlipidemia; anemia; obesity; depression; and anxiety.” (AR 21.) The ALJ also determined that Plaintiff 9 …