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19 F. App'x 89

Balthis v. Massanari

U.S. Courts of Appeals

Decided September 21, 2001

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U.S. Courts of Appeals · decided 2001-09-21

Cited by 1 later decisions (1 by the Supreme Court) — most recently April 2002

Applies 42 U.S.C. § 405 (§ 205 of the Social Security Act of 1935)

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Decided 2001-09-21

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PER CURIAM.

¶1 Palmer Balthis appeals the district court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the Commissioner of Social Security in Balthis’s action for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.A. §§ 401-433 (West Supp.2001). Balthis worked in the coal mining industry until June 21, 1996, when he stopped working because of heart problems, back pain and hearing loss. This court must uphold the denial of benefits if the decision is supported by substantial evidence and the correct legal standard was applied. See 42 U.S.C.A. § 405(g); Craig v. Chater, 76 F.3d 585, 589 (4th Cir.1996). We have reviewed the entire administrative record, including additional evidence submitted to the Appeals Council, and find substantial evidence supports the Administrative Law Judge’s determination that Balthis was able to return to his past relevant work. Therefore, we affirm on the reasoning of the district court. Balthis v. Massanari, No. CA-00-34-2 (W.D.Va. Feb. 14, 2001). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the Court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

¶2 AFFIRMED.

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