Reyes

BACKGROUND

27 Plaintiff, a 45-year-old woman, is before the Court to appeal a denial of her 28 Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI). Plaintiff filed her SSDI application on October 27, 2020, alleging disability beginning on January 1, 2014. [AR 16.] Her application was denied initially on April 6, 2021, and upon reconsideration on August 5, 2021. [AR 223- 227; 234-240.] On September 27, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Request for Hearing. [AR 241- 242.] On February 18, 2022, a hearing was held, by telephone due to the COVID-19 pandemic, before Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Kevin W. Messer. [AR 16.] On March 24, 2022, the ALJ issued an Unfavorable Decision. [AR 13-31.] On April 7, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Request for Review of Hearing Decision. On February 23, 2023, the Appeals Council denied review. [AR 307-309; 1-7.] On April 21, 2023, Plaintiff commenced this action. [Doc. No. 1.] On August 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed a brief pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. Supplemental Rules for Social Security Actions Under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) (2022). [Doc. No. 11.] On October 18, 2023, Defendant filed a responsive brief. [Doc. No. 16.] On November 1,…