Derrig v. Chater

ORDER REGARDING SECRETARY’S DENIAL OF SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS

BENNETT, District Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION.589

A. Procedural Background .589

B. Factual Background .589

C. The Court’s Jurisdictional Basis .594

II. ANALYSIS.

A. The “Substantial Evidence” Standard

B. The Polaski Standard and Subjective Pain Credibility Determinations

C. Relative Burdens of Proof.

D. Review of the ALJ’s Decision.

1. Derrig’s disability insured status.

2. The ALJ’s analysis of Derrig’s subjective pain complaints.

a. Derrig’s prior application for benefits. 00

b. Inconsistencies regarding Derrig’s…