Charles Stringer v. Michael Astrue

PER CURIAM: *

Charles Stringer appeals the denial of his application to the Commissioner of Social Security for disability benefits. Upon review of the Commissioner’s final decision, the district court entered judgment in the Commissioner’s favor. We AFFIRM the district court’s judgment.

BACKGROUND

Stringer filed his initial application for disability benefits, pursuant to 20 C.F.R. § 404.350(a). An applicant is eligible for such benefits, called “child’s benefits,” which the parties refer to as “disabled adult child’s benefits,” if several criteria are met. Id. § 404.350(a)(1)-(5). As relevant…