Marvin L. Battle, Sr. v. Michael J. Astrue

In this administrative law appeal, we consider (1) whether Marvin Battle met the criteria of 12.05 Mental Impairment Listing in his application for Supplemental Security Income; (2) whether the administrative law judge (“ALJ”) properly framed Battle’s impairments and limitations in his hypothetical question to the vocational expert (“VE”); and (3), whether the ALJ properly considered the vocational expert’s testimony on cross-examination. The ALJ found that Battle did not meet the Listing and was not entitled to supplemental income. We AFFIRM.

I. BACKGROUND

On 24 January 2003, Battle filed for…