Fleischman
Fleischman v. Kijakazi
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. INTRODUCTION
18 This action arises from the Commissioner of Social Security Administration Kilolo 19 Kijakazi’s (“Commissioner” or “Defendant”) denial of Sabrina Fleischman’s (“Plaintiff”) 20 application for Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefits under Title XVI of the 21 Social Security Act (“Title XVI” or “Act”). (AR 102-105, 111-116.) Before the Court is 22 the Parties’ December 30, 2022, Joint Motion for Judicial Review (“Joint Motion”). 23 Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. section 405(g) (“Section 405(g)”), Plaintiff seeks judicial review of 24 the Commissioner’s final administrative decision (“Decision”) and requests a remand for 25 further administrative proceedings to revisit the matter of SSI benefits. (Doc. Nos. 2, 3.) 26 The Joint Motion raises three issues, namely whether the assigned administrative law judge 27 (“ALJ”) erred in (1) formulating the RFC; (2) evaluating Dr. Kramer’s opinion; and (3) 28 evaluating Plaintiff’s subjective statements. Having reviewed and considered the entirety of the Parties’ Joint Motion as well as the accompanying administrative record, the Court GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART the Parties’ Joint Motion. Specifically,…