(SS) Venkaiya v. Commissioner of Social Security

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 REGINALD VENKAIYA, No. 2:22-cv-2189-MCE-KJN Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

ON PARTIES’ CROSS-MOTIONS

v. FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL (ECF Nos. 9, 13.)

SECURITY,

15 Defendant. 16 Plaintiff seeks judicial review of a final decision by the Commissioner of Social Security denying his application for Disability Insurance Benefits under Title II. In his motion for summary judgment, plaintiff contends the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) erred in: (A) resolving plaintiff’s visual limitations despite his severe diabetic retinopathy; (B) failing to explain why certain medical opinions were rejected; and (C) identifying past relevant work or jobs available in the national economy. Plaintiff requests a remand for further proceedings. (ECF Nos. 9, 14.) The Commissioner filed a cross-motion for summary judgment and requests affirmance, arguing substantial evidence supports the ALJ’s findings and the decision…