Banks v. Commssioner Social Security Administration

Filing 18

ORDER: Granting Motion to Remand 17 . Signed on 1/4/2018 by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF OREGON
ROBIN G. BANKS,

Civil No. 6:16-CV-02325-MC

Plaintiff,

v.

ORDER FOR REMAND

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATION,
Defendant.
Based on the stipulation of the parties, it is hereby ORDERED that the above-captioned
case be reversed and remanded, pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), for further
administrative proceedings.
On remand, the Commissioner will:
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Update the record as necessary and hold a de novo hearing;

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Re-evaluate the medical opinions, especially those by Drs. Ward and Alvord, and cite to
evidence of record that supports the weight accorded to them;

•

Re-evaluate the claimant's subjective complaints of symptoms and limitations;

•

Re-consider the statements by the claimant's boyfriend;

•

Re-assess the claimant's residual functional capacity and how it affects her ability to
sustain competitive work existing in significant numbers in the national economy;

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In so doing, consult with medical and vocational experts, as necessary; and

•

Issue a new decision.
The claimant shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

§ 2412(d), upon proper request to this Court.
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The Clerk shall enter judgment, accordingly
IT IS SO ORDERED this __ _ _ day of _ _:J_o,_!V _ _ _, 2018.
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Submitted by:
BILLY J. WILLIAMS, OSB #901366
United States Attorney
RENATA GOWIE, OSB #175273
Assistant United States Attorney
s/ Alexis L. Toma
ALEXIS L. TOMA
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
of Attorneys for Defendant
[phone]

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