White v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 17

ORDER finding as moot 13 Motion to Remand; granting 16 Motion to Remand. Signed by Judge George C. Smith on 6/28/16. (lvw)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION

PATRICIA J. WHITE,
Plaintiff,
Civil Action 2:15-cv-3055
Judge George C. Smith
Magistrate Judge Deavers

v.

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,
Defendant.

ORDER
This matter is before the Court for consideration of the parties’ Joint Motion for Remand
to the Commissioner pursuant to Sentence Four of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).
(ECF No. 16). Per the parties’ agreement, on remand, the Appeals Council will vacate all
findings in the Administrative Law Judge’s decision, and the Commissioner will conduct further
proceedings and develop the administrative record as necessary, including offering Plaintiff a
new hearing, to determine whether Plaintiff is disabled within the meaning of the Social Security
Act. Accordingly, this case is REMANDED to the Commissioner and the ALJ under Sentence
Four of § 405(g) for further proceedings. Further, Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand pursuant to
Sentence Six of 42 U.S.C. 405(g) is DENIED AS MOOT. (ECF No. 13).
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ George C. Smith
GEORGE C. SMITH, JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT