Milanes v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 24

ORDER granting 23 Motion for Attorney Fees. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chris M. McAliley on 8/14/2017. (nsy)

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Peiin f r Ato ne s Fe s g 2 , i GRANTED, Pli if i he e a r e
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I I FURTHER ORDERED t tPl ntf i a r $400. ascompens i
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