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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 DERICK M. J., Case No. 22-cv-03920-AGT

Plaintiff,

ORDER ON MOTIONS FOR

v. SUMMARY JUDGMENT

KILOLO KIJAKAZI, Re: Dkt. Nos. 15, 16 Defendant.

12 Plaintiff Derick M. J. applied for and was denied supplemental security income (SSI) benefits under Title XVI of the Social Security Act. Now, on judicial review of the ALJ’s decision finding him not disabled and therefore not eligible for benefits, plaintiff argues that the ALJ erred in assessing the medical opinion evidence and in discrediting his symptom testimony. For the reasons explained below, the Court agrees. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment is therefore granted, the Commissioner’s cross-motion is denied, and this action is remanded for further proceedings. A. Background Plaintiff was born in 1991 and has never held a long-term job. On January 23, 2017, plaintiff applied for SSI benefits. AR 176–84. He alleged disability beginning January…