Milanes v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 19

ORDER granting 16 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment; denying 17 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley on 3/22/2017. (nsy)

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