Franson v. Commissioner of Social Security

OPINION

ROBERT HOLMES BELL, Chief Judge.

This is a social security action brought under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) seeking review of a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security that plaintiff was not entitled to disability insurance benefits (DIB). Plaintiff filed his application for benefits on September 10, 2003, claiming a July 31, 2002 onset of disability. (A.R.52-54). Plaintiff later amended his application to allege an August 15, 2001 onset of disability. 1 (A.R.50-51). Plaintiffs claim was denied on initial review. On March 13, 2005, plaintiff received a hearing before an…