Summary
affirming the ALJ's decision denying social security benefits even though the ALJ erred in discrediting a treating psychologist's opinions based on a purported lack of cognitive testing results because the error was harmless since the ALJ presented an independent, specific and legitimate reason supported by substantial evidence for giving little weight to the opinions of that treating psychologist
Summary of this case from Benear v. Comm'r of Soc. Sec. Admin.Opinion
Case No. CV 15-05144 AFM
01-29-2016
RONALD W. BARTELS, Plaintiff, v. CAROLYN W. COLVIN, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant.
JUDGMENT
In accordance with the Order Affirming Decision of Commissioner filed concurrently herewith,
IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Commissioner's decision is AFFIRMED. DATED: January 29, 2016
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ALEXANDER F. MacKINNON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE