Black v. Astrue

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

YOUNG, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

John S. Black seeks judicial review of the final decision of the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (the “Commissioner”), denying Black’s claim for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (“SSDIB”) and Supplemental Security Income payments (“SSI”). Black argues that the Commissioner’s decision should be reversed because the hearing officer failed to consider the medical opinion of Black’s treating physician. The Commissioner moves for an order affirming his final decision.

A. Procedural Posture

Black applied for…