Mark Jones v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner

Mark Jones appeals the district court’s order affirming the Administrative Law Judge’s (“ALJ”) denial of his application for disability insurance benefits, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). Jones mainly argues that the ALJ erred in concluding that his mental impairments did not meet or equal the requirements of Listing 12.05(C), relating to intellectual disability. After careful review, we affirm.

In Social Security appeals, we review whether the ALJ’s decision is supported by substantial evidence and based on proper legal standards. Winschel v. Comm’r of Soc. Sec., 631 F.3d 1176, 1178 (11th Cir. 2011).…