Akers v. Callahan

MEMORANDUM OPINION

LEE, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Robert L. Akers brings this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 405(g) seeking review of the final determination of the Commissioner of Social Security (“Commissioner”) denying his application pursuant to the Social Security Act (“Act”) for supplemental security income (“SSI”). 1 As is the customary practice in the Western District of Pennsylvania, the parties have submitted cross motions for summary judgment and the record developed at the administrative proceedings, including post hearing submissions of medical reports and documents.