Shave v. Apfel

DeMOSS, Circuit Judge:

Craig A. Shave appeals a final judgment dismissing his 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) action for judicial review and affirming an administrative law judge’s (ALJ) decision denying his application for social security disability benefits. We affirm.

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Shave was injured in a 1992 automobile accident. Shave claims total disability and an inability to work arising primarily from neck, shoulder, and chest pain arising from the accident. Shave filed his social security claim for disability benefits on September 21, 1994. Shave’s claim was denied, and then denied again on reconsideration.…