FRIER
v.
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY
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Frier appealed the Social Security Administration's decision finding her no longer disabled and denying supplemental security income. The district court affirmed the Commissioner's decision, finding the ALJ applied correct legal standards and the decision was supported by substantial evidence.
The court affirmed the Commissioner's decision, finding that the ALJ applied correct legal standards and that the decision was supported by substantial evidence in the administrative record.
[1] A district court reviews a magistrate judge's report and recommendation de novo in the absence of an objection.
[2] A district court may accept, reject, or modify a magistrate judge's report and recommendation after an independent review of the record.
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Before the Court is Plaintiff's complaint seeking judicial review of the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration's (“Commissioner") decision finding her no longer disabled and denying her supplemental security income (Dkt. 1). The United States Magistrate Judge issued a report recommending that the decision of the Commissioner be affirmed (Dkt. 20). The time for filing objections has passed.
After an independent review of the record, the Court may accept, reject, or modify the Magistrate Judge's report and recommendation. 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). The Court reviews the legal conclusions de novo in the absence of an objection. See LeCroy v. McNeil, 397 F. App'x 554, 556 (11th Cir. 2010) (citation omitted); Cooper-Houston v. S. Ry. Co., 37 F. 3d 603, 604 (11th Cir. 1994).
Having conducted an independent review of the record, the Court agrees with Judge Barksdale's thorough and well-reasoned report and recommendation. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) applied the correct legal standards and the ALJ's decision is supported by substantial evidence. It is therefore ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows:
1) The report and recommendation (Dkt. 20) is approved, confirmed, and adopted in all respects and is made a part of this order.
2) The Commissioner's final decision denying Plaintiff's claim for supplemental security income is affirmed.
3) The Clerk is directed to enter final judgment in favor of the Commissioner, terminate any pending motions, and close the case.
DONE AND ORDERED at Tampa, Florida, on January 21, 2025.
WILLIAM F. JUNG UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
COPIES FURNISHED TO: Plaintiff, pro se Counsel of record