United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
F I L E D
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
February 10, 2005
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT Charles R. Fulbruge III
Clerk
No. 04-51050
Summary Calendar
SHERRY L. BROOKS,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
JO ANNE B. BARNHART,
COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,
Defendant-Appellee.
Appeal from the United States District Court for
the Western District of Texas
(USDC No. 7:03-CV-109)
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Before REAVLEY, JOLLY, HIGGINBOTHAM, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
We affirm the district court’s judgment for the following reasons:
1. The ALJ’s determination that Brooks did not have a severe mental impairment is
supported by substantial evidence. The medical record did not indicate that
*
Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the Court has determined that this opinion should not be
published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R.
47.5.4.
Brooks’ mental condition rose to the level of a severe impairment, and thus, there
was no need for the ALJ to order further testing to determine Brooks’ residual
functional capacity in regards to her psychological problems.
2. The ALJ determination regarding Brooks’ residual functional capacity is was also
supported by substantial evidence. In addition to Brooks’ medical records,
evidence of Brooks’ daily activities, including cleaning, cooking, shopping, child
care, and personal care, indicated that Brooks had the adequate residual functional
capacity to perform at least sedentary work.
3. Finally, the ALJ’s opinion adequately considers all of the evidence and lays out
the reasons for his decision.
Therefore, the district court’s decision is AFFIRMED.
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