(SS) Sanders v. Commissioner of Social Security

INTRODUCTION

21 Plaintiff Vernon Grant Sanders (“Plaintiff”) seeks judicial review of a final decision of the 22 Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner”) denying his application for disability insurance 23 benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act. The parties’ briefing on the motion was submitted, 24 without oral argument, to Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe for issuance of findings and 25 recommendations. (Docs. 13, 16-17.) 26 Having considered the parties’ briefs, along with the entire record in this case, the Court finds 27 that the decision of the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) is supported by substantial evidence in the 28 record and is based upon proper legal standards. Accordingly, this Court will recommend denying Plaintiff’s appeal and affirming the agency’s determination to deny benefits. FACTS AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS Plaintiff filed an application for disability insurance benefits on January 18, 2018. AR 16.1 Plaintiff alleged that he became disabled on July 25, 2016, due to back problems, knee problems (with both knees), sinus problems, hand problems (with both hands), abdominal problems, chronic 7 …