Keller

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN JOSE DIVISION 7 R.K., Case No. 21-cv-01764-VKD

Plaintiff,

ORDER RE CROSS-MOTIONS FOR

v. SUMMARY JUDGMENT

KILOLO KIJAKAZI, Re: Dkt. Nos. 17, 18 Defendant.

13 Plaintiff R.K.1 appeals a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner”)2 denying his application for supplemental security income (“SSI”) under Title XVI of the Social Security Act (“Act”), 42 U.S.C. § 1381, et seq. R.K. contends that the ALJ erroneously concluded that his mental impairments are not severe, improperly evaluated medical opinions, and failed to provide sufficient reasons for discounting his statements and testimony regarding the alleged intensity, persistence, and limiting effects of his symptoms. The parties have filed cross-motions for summary judgment. Dkt. Nos. 17, 18, 19. The matter was submitted without oral argument. Upon consideration of the moving and responding …