Johnson v. Social Sec Admin

PER CURIAM: *

Morris Johnson appeals the district court’s affirmance of an administrative decision that he was ineligible for Social Security disability benefits. Johnson argues that his waiver of his right to counsel was invalid and that the administrative law judge (“ALJ”) misapplied the five-step analysis that determines whether a claimant is disabled. We REVERSE and REMAND.

I. BACKGROUND

Johnson filed an application for Social Security disability benefits in December 2005, alleging disability since May 2005 due to back and kidney problems and to diabetes. After Johnson’s claims were denied,…