Legal Opinion

Amaral v. Commissioner of Social Security

District Court, D. Massachusetts

Decided July 13, 2010No. Civil Action 09-12041-WGYPublishedCited by 26 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

YOUNG, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

The plaintiff, Jeffrey Manual Amaral (“Amaral”), brings this action pursuant to section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), seeking judicial review of the final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security (the “Commissioner”). Amaral challenges the decision of the Administrative Law Judge (the “hearing officer”) denying his application for Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits. He argues that the Commissioner’s decision is not supported by substantial evidence and is…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Victor J. Irlanda Ortiz v. Secretary of Health and Human ServicesCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1991
  2. Maria S. Rodriguez v. Secretary of Health and Human ServicesCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1981
  3. Victoria MANSO-PIZARRO, Plaintiff, Appellant, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Defendant, AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1996
  4. Nicasio RODRIGUEZ PAGAN, Plaintiff, Appellant, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Defendant, AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1987
  5. William Edward Goodermote v. Secretary of Health and Human ServicesCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1982

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3Cited by26 opinions

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  4. Rascoe v. Commissioner of Social SecurityDistrict Court, D. Massachusetts · 2015
  5. Sastre v. AstrueDistrict Court, D. Massachusetts · 2012

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