Opinion ID: 3012646
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: ALJ and District Court Proceedings

Text: The ALJ applied the familiar, five-step test, as outlined in 20 C.F.R. § 416.920, for evaluating an individual’s claim for disability and supplemental security income benefits. There is no dispute as to the first three steps. In considering step four, or residual functional capacity, the ALJ determined that Massaro was incapable of returning to her previous job as a receiver at Bradlees, but could perform light work and return to her job as a cashier. Therefore, the ALJ concluded that Massaro was not disabled on 4 December 31, 1993. The ALJ went on to note that had Massaro satisfied her burden at step four, she would still be “not disabled” at step five, as there exist jobs in the national economy she can perform. The District Court found the Commissioner’s final decision to be supported by substantial evidence.1