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Government
Social Security Administration
Review of HHS Decision

Arlene Marie Alva v. Andrew M. Saul

Published: Apr. 17, 2020 |

Case number: 2:19-cv-00086 WBS CKD Summary Judgment –  Defense

Court

USDC Eastern District of California


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Omar O. Ortega
(Pierre Pierre Law PC)


Defendant

Sharon Lahey
(Social Security Administration)

Edward A. Olsen
(Office of the U.S. Attorney)


Facts

Plaintiff Arlene Alva sought judicial review of a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security denying an application for disability benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff objected to the findings and recommendations of the magistrate judge and moved for summary judgment.

DEFENDANT CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied the allegations and cross-moved for summary judgment.

Result

The court found that the administrative law judge set forth specific, legitimate reasons, based on substantial evidence in the record, for rejecting the opinion of plaintiff's treating physician. Plaintiff's motion was denied. Defendant's motion for summary judgment was granted.


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