Victoria E. Banda v. Commissioner of Social Security Administration

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS

17 18 On November 4, 2016, Plaintiff, formerly employed as a salesperson, 19 doughnut maker, bakery clerk, cookie decorator, and dessert finisher 20 (see AR 32-35, 201-06), filed an application for Disability Insurance 21 Benefits, alleging a disability onset date of September 9, 2016. (See 22 AR 15, 154-60). Plaintiff’s application was denied, initially on April 23 10, 2017, and on reconsideration on July 25, 2017. (See AR 15, 52, 86). 24 25 26 On March 26, 2019, Plaintiff, represented by counsel, testified at 27 a hearing before Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) John Kays. (See AR 31- 28 43, 48-49). The ALJ also heard testimony from vocational expert (“VE”) Ronald K. Hatakeyama. (See AR 43-48). On April 17, 2019, the ALJ 1 issued a decision denying Plaintiff’s request for benefits. (See AR 15- 2 23). 3 4 Applying the five-step sequential process, the ALJ found at step 5 one that Plaintiff had not engaged in substantial gainful activity from 6 September 9, 2016, the alleged onset disability onset date. (AR 17). 7 At step two, the ALJ determined that Plaintiff had the severe 8 …