(SS)Lawson, Jr. v. Commissioner of Social Security

INTRODUCTION

18 Plaintiff John Delano Lawson, Jr., (“Plaintiff”) seeks judicial review of a final decision of the 19 Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner”) denying his applications for disability insurance 20 benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act. The matter is currently before the Court on the 21 parties’ briefs, which were submitted, without oral argument, to Magistrate Judge Barbara A. 22 McAuliffe.1 23 Plaintiff presents the issue that the Administrative Law judge (“ALJ”) erred in evaluating the 24 medical source opinion of Dr. Knapp. Having considered the parties’ briefs, along with the entire 25 26 27 The parties consented to have a United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including entry of final judgment, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). (Doc. Nos. 9, 16, 17.) record in this case, the Court finds that the decision of the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) is supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole and is based on proper legal standards. Accordingly, the Court affirms the agency’s determination to deny benefits. Medical Records and Prior Proceedings The relevant medical…