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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF MAINE  

ALBERT T. SAVAGE,      )
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Plaintiff      )
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v.       )  Civil No. 1:09-cv-00598-JAW  
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION  )
COMMISSIONER,      )
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Defendant     )

RECOMMENDED DECISION

The Social Security Administration found that Albert Savage, 50 years old as of the alleged onset of disability in February 2005, has severe impairments consisting of degenerative disk disease, a right knee medial meniscus tear, and right shoulder tendinitis, can no longer perform the work he once did, but retains the functional capacity to perform substantial gainful activity, including specific jobs existing in significant numbers in the national economy, resulting in a denial of Savage's application for disability benefits under Title II and Title XVI of the Social Security Act.  Savage commenced this civil action for judicial review of the final administrative decision, alleging errors at Steps 2, 4, and 5 of the five-step sequential evaluation process.  I recommend that the Court vacate and remand for further proceedings.
Standard of Review
The standard of review is whether the Commissioner

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