Willoughby v. Barnhart

208 F. App'x 548

Opinion

MEMORANDUM

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1. The Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ) interpretation of the conflicting medical evidence regarding Willoughby’s fibromyalgia is supported by substantial evidence in the record. See Batson v. Comm’r, 359 F.3d 1190, 1193 (9th Cir. 2004); see also Thomas v. Barnhart, 278 F.3d 947, 957 (9th Cir.2002).

2. Because substantial evidence in the record supports the ALJ’s conclusion that fibromyalgia was not established, the ALJ was not required to assess Willoughby’s credibility regarding her expressed limitations. See Batson, 359 F.3d at 1196 (requiring an evaluation of claimant’s credibility only if objective medical evidence of a qualifying impairment is produced).

AFFIRMED.

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