Paulek v. Colvin

ORDER AND JUDGMENT *

Bobby R. Baldock, Circuit Judge

Japeth Paulek appeals from a decision of the district court affirming the Commis sioner’s denial of disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income. Mr. Paulek argues that the administrative law judge (ALJ) erred in (1) relying on a medical expert and interpreting the assessment of a consultative examining physician; (2) accounting for his allegations of pain; and (3) concluding at step four that he could return to his past work. Exercising jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), we affirm in part and…