Heflin v. Social Security Administration

Filing 16

JUDGMENT: Pursuant to the 15 Order entered in this case on this date, it is considered, ordered, and adjudged that the final decision of the Commissioner of the SSA is reversed, and this case is remanded for the reasons articulated in the 14 recommended disposition. Signed by Judge Kristine G. Baker on 07/24/2014. (rhm)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
WESTERN DIVISION
MICHAEL D. HEFLIN
v.

PLAINTIFF
Case No. 4:13-cv-00053 KGB

Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner,
Social Security Administration

DEFENDANT

JUDGMENT
Pursuant to the Order entered in this case on this date, it is considered, ordered, and
adjudged that the final decision of the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration is
reversed, and this case is remanded for the reasons articulated in the recommended disposition.
On remand, the Commissioner’s Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) shall obtain accurate
vocational evidence about available work.

The ALJ may obtain vocational evidence by

conducting a hearing or using written interrogatories. Once those actions are completed, the ALJ
shall determine whether claimant Michael D. Heflin is entitled to disability benefits.
SO ORDERED this 24th day of July, 2014.

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Kristine G. Baker
United States District Judge