THOMAS V. BERRYHILL, No. 1:2017cv00337 - Document 15 (M.D.N.C. 2018)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND RECOMMENDATION OF UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE signed by MAG/JUDGE JOE L. WEBSTER on 05/29/2018. After a careful consideration of the evidence of record, the Court finds that the Commissioner's decision is supported by substantial evidence and based upon a correct application of the relevant law. Accordingly, this Court RECOMMENDS that Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Reversing the Decision of the Commissioner (Docket Entry 11 ) be DENIED, Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (Docket Entry 13 ) be GRANTED, and the final decision of the Commissioner be upheld.(Taylor, Abby)