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holding that ALJ's failure to address plaintiff's obesity did not warrant remand because "no physician suggested that Plaintiff's obesity imposed any additional work-related limitations and Plaintiff did not allege any limitation in function as a result of his obesity in his application for benefits or during the hearing"
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Case No. 8:07-cv-1591-JDW-TBM.
July 28, 2008
ORDER
BEFORE THE COURT is the Report and Recommendation submitted by the Magistrate Judge recommending that the decision of the Commissioner of the United States Social Security Administration denying Plaintiff's applications for Social Security disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments be affirmed. (Dkt. 16). Neither party filed written objections to the Report and Recommendation, and the time for doing so has expired.
After careful consideration of the Report and Recommendation in conjunction with an independent examination of the file, the Court is of the opinion that the Report and Recommendation should be adopted, confirmed, and approved in all respects. The Court agrees with the Magistrate Judge's thorough and well-reasoned determination that the Commissioner's decision comports with applicable legal standards and is supported by substantial evidence. Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED:
1) The Report and Recommendation (Dkt. 16) is adopted, confirmed, and approved in all respects and is made a part of this order for all purposes, including appellate review.
2) The decision of the Commissioner of the United States Social Security Administration is affirmed.
3) All pending motions are DENIED as moot.
4) The Clerk is directed to close this case.
DONE AND ORDERED in Tampa, Florida.