Opinion ID: 688361
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Heading: Hypothetical Posed to the Vocational Expert

Text: 27 A hypothetical posed to a vocational expert must take into account all of claimant's impairments. Gamer, 815 F.2d at 1279. 28 The Secretary considered all of Halper's limitations, evaluating Halper's vocational abilities in light of his mental disorder. 9 The hypothetical posed to the vocational expert set forth the nature of Halper's past work, and examined the differences between Halper's prior work and the available semi-repetitive, unskilled jobs identified by the vocational expert. The ALJ also considered the nature of Halper's stress (bipolar disorder), and the circumstances and job attributes that trigger it (complex work and confrontational interactions). The vocational expert then identified jobs which claimant could do despite his limitations. The vocational expert identified the medium-exertion level jobs of stock clerk, order filler, and packer. The vocational expert testified that there existed 18,000 total jobs in the local economy which Halper could perform. The ALJ's conclusion is based on the medical evidence in the record. The vocational expert's testimony constitutes substantial evidence to support the ALJ's findings. 29 AFFIRMED.