Adkins v. Barnhart

OPINION

JONES, Chief Judge.

In this social security case, the plaintiff objects to the report of the magistrate judge recommending that the court affirm the Commissioner’s determination that the plaintiff is not disabled within the meaning of the Social Security Act. Upon review, I find that the mandate rule requires me to overrule the plaintiffs objections and hold that the Commissioner’s determination is supported by substantial evidence.

I. Background.

The plaintiff, David K. Adkins, applied to the Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner”) for supplemental security income (“SSI”)…