Brando v. Chater

MEMORANDUM OPINION

WOLIN, District Judge.

Plaintiff Antonio Brando (“Brando”) brought this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) (1996) for review of the final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security (the “Commissioner”) denying Brando’s application for disability insurance benefits. Brando alleges that Administrative Law Judge “ALJ” Frederick Harap’s (“Harap”) decision was not supported by substantial evidence. At issue are the date of the expiration of coverage and the date of the onset of the disability. ALJ Harap concluded that Brando’s insured status expired on December 31, 1990…