Deanna T. v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois adopted a magistrate judge’s Report and Recommendation in a Social Security disability case. Because neither party objected, the court reviewed the recommendation for clear error and found none. The court affirmed the Commissioner’s decision denying Deanna T.’s application for supplemental security income and directed the clerk to enter judgment and close the case.

Holdings

1. When no party objects to a magistrate judge's recommended disposition, the district judge reviews the unobjected portions for clear error.
2. The court found no clear error in the Report and Recommendation's review of the ALJ's decision, adopted the Report and Recommendation, and affirmed the Commissioner's decision.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court should review the unobjected-to portions of the magistrate judge's Report and Recommendation for clear error.
2. Whether the magistrate judge properly recommended affirming the Commissioner's denial of supplemental security income where the ALJ's decision was supported by substantial evidence and applied the proper legal standard.

Disposition

affirmed