Johnson v. Kijakazi

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS WESTERN DIVISION Kate J., ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) Case No. 3:21-cv-50334 v. ) ) Magistrate Judge Lisa A. Jensen Kilolo Kijakazi, ) Acting Commissioner of Social Security,1 ) ) Defendant. ) MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Plaintiff Kate J. brings this action under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) seeking reversal or a remand of the decision denying her social security benefits.2 For the reasons set forth below, the Commissioner’s decision is affirmed. I. Background Plaintiff, who is currently 38 years old, has undergone five back surgeries,…