Muniz

Muniz v. Kijakazi

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United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaDecember 6, 20235:22-cv-02074California7,937 words

Opinion

Trial Court Opinion

I. BACKGROUND

23 On December 5, 2017, Plaintiff filed applications for Social Security Disability Insurance 24 (“SSDI”) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) disability benefits pursuant to Titles 25 II and XVI of the Social Security Act. ECF Nos. 12-2–12-25, Transcript of Administrative 26 Record (“Tr.”) 213–24, 216–24. Plaintiff’s disability began on September 6, 2017. Tr. 214, 216. 27 Case No.: 5:22-cv-02074-EJD Plaintiff was 46 years old at the time. Plaintiff alleged that she was unable to work due to fibromyalgia, chronic pain, depression, CTS, and arthritis. Tr. 149. On March 9, 2018, the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) denied Plaintiff’s SSI and SSDI claims. Tr. 140–44. Plaintiff requested reconsideration of the decisions on April 25, 2018. Tr. 148. On review, the SSA again denied SSI disability benefits, finding that Plaintiff’s medical evidence shows that “[her] condition results in some limitations in [her] ability to perform work related activities” but that it “is not severe enough to keep [her] from working.” Tr. 149–53. Plaintiff timely requested a hearing following denial of reconsideration. Tr.…

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