April J. Michles v. Nancy A. Berryhill

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS

17 On August 28, 2008, Plaintiff, formerly employed as a quality assurance and fingerprint clerk, a school aide, and a customer service representative (see AR 39-43, 253, 884-89), filed an application for Disability Insurance Benefits alleging a disability onset date of August 16, 2004. (See AR 220-23). Plaintiff’s application was denied, initially on December 16, 2008, and, on reconsideration on April 2, 2009. (See AR 100, 129-30). 25 December 3, 2010 Decision 27 On October 14, 2010, Plaintiff, represented by counsel, testified at a hearing before Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) Charles E. Stevenson (“ALJ Stevenson”). (See AR 81-99). ALJ Stevenson also heard testimony from medical expert Samuel Nafisi and vocational expert Alan Boroskin. On December 3, 2010, ALJ Stevenson issued a decision denying Plaintiff’s request for benefits. (See AR 105-17). 5 Applying the five-step sequential process, ALJ Stevenson found at step one that Plaintiff had not engaged in substantial gainful activity from August 16, 2004, the alleged…