Howell v. Kijakazi, No. 2:2022cv00260 - Document 27 (E.D. Va. 2023)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND FINAL ORDER re 16 and 19 Motion for Summary Judgment; and 24 Report and Recommendations. The Court hereby OVERRULES the Plaintiff's Objections 25 and ADOPTS and APPROVES IN FULL the findings and recommendations set forth in the Magistrate Judge's Thorough and well-reasoned R&R 24 . Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment 16 is DENIED and the Commissioner's Motion for Summary Judgment 19 is GRANTED. The decision of the Commissioner is AFFIRM ED, and this matter is DISMIISED WUTH PREJUDICE. The Clerk shall enter judgment in favor of the Commissioner and close the case on this Court's docket. Signed by District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith on 8/16/2023. (Copies distributed as directed). (Vpea)