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Based on the foregoing, the undersigned finds the claimant has the above residual functional capacity assessment, which is supported by objective diagnostic tests, treatment records, and the claimant’s testimony (Ex. B5E, B3F, B5F, B8F, B10F, B15F, B19F-B22F).

6. The claimant is unable to perform any past relevant work (20 CFR 404.1565).

The claimant has past relevant work as a Retail Sales Clerk, DOT code 2290.477-014, light exertional level, SVP-3; Child Care Attendant, DOT code 355.674-010, medium exertional level, SVP-2; Probation Officer, DOT code 195.107-046, light exertional level, SVP-7; Security Guard, DOT code 372.667-038, light exertional level, SVP-3; Grocery Store Manager Trainee, DOT code 189.167-018, light exertional level,

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