(SS) J.R. v. Commissioner of Social Security

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 J.R., a minor child by and through her No. 2:22-CV-0696-DMC guardian ad litem Ebony Pilgrum, 12 Plaintiff, MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER v.

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

SECURITY, Defendant. 17 18 Plaintiff, a minor child who is proceeding with retained counsel and a guardian ad litem, brings this action for judicial review of a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). Pursuant to the written consent of all parties, ECF Nos. 8 and 9, this case is before the undersigned as the presiding judge for all purposes, including entry of final judgment. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(c); see also ECF No. 10 (minute order assigning case to Magistrate Judge). Pending before the Court are the parties’ briefs on the merits, ECF Nos. 12 and 13. / / / / / / / / / The Court reviews the Commissioner’s final decision to determine whether it is: (1) based on proper legal standards; and (2) supported by substantial…