Baker v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
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ORDER granting 20 Motion to Remand: It is Ordered that the Commissioner's decision be reversed and the case be remanded pursuant to sentence four of § 405(g) for further administrative proceedings. Signed by Honorable Margaret B Seymour on 1/5/2017.(gnan )
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
John Bolton Baker,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner
of Social Security,
Defendant.
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OPINION AND ORDER
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On April 26, 2012, Plaintiff John Bolton Baker filed an application for disability insurance
benefits, alleging disability commencing February 2, 2012. His application was denied initially and
upon reconsideration. Plaintiff requested a hearing before an administrative law judge (“ALJ”). The
ALJ held a hearing on July 19, 2014. On September 5, 2014, the ALJ issued a decision denying
Plaintiff’s application. On March 11, 2016, the Appeals Council determined that there was no basis
for granting Plaintiff’s request for review. On April 22, 2016, Plaintiff brought an action pursuant
to 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), seeking judicial review of the “final decision” of the Commissioner.
On January 3, 2017, the Commissioner filed a motion to remand pursuant to sentence four
of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). The Commissioner indicates that further administrative action is warranted
so that an ALJ may obtain supplemental evidence from a vocational expert, among other things.
Plaintiff consents to remand. Accordingly,
The Commissioner’s motion to remand (ECF No. 22) is granted. It is ORDERED that the
Commissioner’s decision be reversed and the case be remanded pursuant to sentence four of § 405(g)
for further administrative proceedings as set forth herein and in the Commissioner’s motion. The
Clerk of Court is directed to enter a final judgment that ends the civil action.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ Margaret B. Seymour
Senior United States District Judge
Columbia, South Carolina
January 5, 2017
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