Jeffrey A Bell v. Andrew Saul

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS

18 19 On July 14, 2016, Plaintiff, formerly employed as a sales 20 representative for automobile parts/supply companies (see AR 70-71, 21 250), filed applications for Disability Insurance Benefits and 22 Supplemental Security Income, both alleging a disability onset date of 23 August 1, 2009. (See AR 205-19, 222-30, 243-44). Plaintiff’s 24 applications were denied initially on November 18, 2016. (See AR 124- 25 28, 130-35). 26 27 On October 4, 2018, Plaintiff, represented by counsel, testified at 28 a hearing before Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) John W. Rolph. (See AR 70-81). The ALJ also heard testimony from vocational expert (“VE”) 1 Mark Tasso. (See AR 81-88). On November 19, 2018, the ALJ issued a 2 decision denying Plaintiff’s requests for benefits. (See AR 31-45). 3 4 Applying the five-step sequential process, the ALJ found at step 5 one that Plaintiff had not engaged in substantial gainful activity since 6 August 1, 2009, the alleged disability onset date. (AR 34). At step 7 two, the ALJ determined that, with respect to the Supplemental Security 8 …