Javier Antonio Gonzales v. Andrew Saul

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JAVIER A. G., Case No. SACV 19-2341 PVC

Plaintiff,

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND

v. ORDER ANDREW M. SAUL, Commissioner of Social Security, 15 Defendant. 16 17 Javier A. G. (“Plaintiff”) appeals from the final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner” or “Agency”) denying his application for Disability Insurance Benefits (“DIB”). The parties consented pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c) to the jurisdiction of the undersigned United States Magistrate Judge. (Dkt. Nos. 12-14). On September 11, 2020, the parties filed a Joint Stipulation outlining their respective positions. (Dkt. No. 22). For the reasons stated below, the decision of the Commissioner is REVERSED, and this case is REMANDED for further administrative proceedings consistent with this decision. 26 27 1 The Court partially redacts Plaintiff’s name in compliance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2(c)(2)(B) and the recommendation of the Committee on Court …