April A. Davidson v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia adopted the magistrate judge’s Report and Recommendation in a Social Security disability benefits action. The court denied April A. Davidson’s objection, accepted the recommendation to affirm the Commissioner of Social Security’s decision, and ordered that final judgment be entered.

Holdings

1. The Report and Recommendation was properly accepted because it accurately resolved the issues presented in the plaintiff's objection.
2. The Commissioner's final decision denying benefits was affirmed because the applicable review standard was satisfied and the magistrate judge correctly resolved the plaintiff's challenges.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the magistrate judge's Report and Recommendation should be accepted after de novo review of the plaintiff's objection.
2. Whether the Commissioner's denial of disability insurance and supplemental security income benefits was supported by substantial evidence and reached through application of the correct legal standard.

Disposition

affirmed