‘such weight as [their] merit commands and the sound discretion of the judge warrants.’ ”) (quoting Mathews v. Weber,

, 275 (1976)). Having reviewed the record, the Court agrees with the Magistrate Judge that the record shows that the correct legal standards were applied and that substantial evidence supports the Social Security Administration’s determination that Plaintiff is not disabled. It is accordingly ORDERED that the Report and Recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge (Docket No. 12) is ADOPTED as the opinion of the Court. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff's above-entitled Social Security action is hereby AFFIRMED. It is further ORDERED that all motions not previously ruled on are DENIED, and the referral order is VACATED.

So ORDERED and SIGNED this 25th day of February, 2022.

[Dohert LU Llrpectsr G2. ROBERT W. SCHROEDER III UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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