District Court, D. Massachusetts June 17, 2011, Civil Action 09-11775-WGY (WHITZELL v. Astrue)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

YOUNG, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

The plaintiff, Pamela Whitzell (“Whitzell”), brings this action pursuant to section 405(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), seeking judicial review of the final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security (the “Commissioner”). Whitzell challenges the decision of Administrative Law Judge Barry H.