Mcanally
Mcanally v. Berryhill
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
28 A. Procedural Background On July 7, 2014, Plaintiff filed an application for disability insurance benefits under the Social Security Act (“SSA”), alleging a disability beginning May 17, 2013. (AR 257–58.) On February 20, 2015, Plaintiff’s claims were denied. (AR 193–96). On May 29, 2015, Plaintiff’s claims were again denied upon reconsideration. (AR 200–05.) On June 12, 2015, Plaintiff requested an administrative hearing. (AR 206–07.) A hearing was held on February 1, 2017. (AR 102–65.) A medical expert, a vocational expert and Plaintiff testified at the hearing. (AR 102–65.) On April 19, 2017, the ALJ issued a written decision finding that Plaintiff had not been under a disability. (AR 64– 75.) On May 22, 2018, the Appeals Council denied Plaintiff’s request for review. (AR 7– 13.) On September 28, 2018, Plaintiff commenced the instant action seeking judicial review of the Commissioner’s decision. (ECF No. 1.) On December 17, 2018, Defendant answered and lodged the administrative record. (ECF Nos. 9, 10.) On February 13, 2019, Plaintiff moved for summary judgment, seeking reversal of…