CORDELL v. ASTRUE

HARRY MATTICE JR., District Judge

United States Magistrate Judge William B. Mitchell Carter filed his report and recommendation pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 72(b) on January 13, 2010 [Court Doc. 17.] Neither party filed objections within the given 14 days.

After reviewing the record, the Court agrees with Magistrate Judge Carter's report and recommendation. The Court thus ACCEPTS and ADOPTS Magistrate Judge Carter's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations pursuant to § 636(b)(1) and Rule 72(b).

Accordingly, Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings [Court Doc. 11] is DENIED. Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment [Court Doc. 15] is GRANTED. The Commissioner's denial of benefits is AFFIRMED and the instant action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. The Clerk shall close the case.