Lester v. Social Security Administration, Commissioner of

Filing 18

JUDGMENT, entered by the Clerk, re 17 Order remanding this case to the Commissioner for further consideration and/or explanation of the ALJ'sdecision to disregard Dr. Broome's opinion and discredit the Plaintiff's statements. (AYB)

AO 450 (Rev. 5/85) Judgment in a Civil Case

United States District Court
EASTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSE

ERNEST R. LESTER, V. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security [] [X]

JUDGMENT IN A CIVIL CASE

CASE NUMBER: 3:08-cv-328

Jury Verdict. This action came before the Court for a trial by jury. The issues have been tried and the jury has rendered its verdict. Decision by Court. This action came to trial or hearing before the Court. The issues have been tried or heard and a decision has been rendered. The Court finds that ALJ did not comply with the applicable rules and regulations in making and explaining his findings and conclusions, and the Court concludes that the ALJ's decision is not supported by substantial evidence. Therefore, the Commissioner's Motion for Summary Judgment [Doc. 15] is hereby DENIED, and the Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment [Doc. 13] is GRANTED. Accordingly, this case shall be REMANDED for further consideration and/or explanation of the ALJ's decision to disregard Dr. Broome's opinion and discredit the Plaintiff's statements.

September 2, 2009 Date

Patricia L. McNutt, Clerk By s/ A. Brush Deputy Clerk