Linda Lawson v. Carolyn W. Colvin

MELLOY, Circuit Judge.

Linda Lawson (Lawson) appeals the district court’s 1 order affirming the decision of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to deny Lawson’s applications for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income. On appeal, Lawson contends the ALJ failed to properly weigh certain medical opinions in the record. We disagree and therefore affirm.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

On April 27, 2009, Lawson filed her applications for disability insurance benefits under Title II and supplemental security income (SSI) under Title XVI of the Social Security Act (the Act).…