Hamblen v. Colvin

Filing 13

ORDER Granting 12 Stipulated Motion to Remand signed by Hon. Mary Alice Theiler. (KMP)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
TACOMA DIVISION

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SCOTT A. HAMBLEN,

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Plaintiff,

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vs.

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Civil No. 3:16-CV-05909-MAT

ORDER

NANCY A. BERRYHILL,
Acting Commissioner of Social Security,

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Defendant.
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Based on the stipulation of the parties, it is ORDERED that the Commissioner’s decision
in regard to Plaintiff’s application for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social
Security Act is REMANDED to the Commissioner of Social Security for further administrative
proceedings pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). On remand, the Appeals Council
will instruct the Administrative Law Judge to hold a new hearing; evaluate and weigh all
medical opinions, including the opinions of John W. Luckwitz, M.D.; evaluate the claimant’s
impairments at step two; and proceed through the necessary steps of the sequential evaluation
process.

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ORDER - [3:16-CV-05909-MAT]

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Upon proper presentation to the Court, Plaintiff will be entitled to reasonable attorney
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fees and costs pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d).
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DATED this 19th day of June, 2017.
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Mary Alice Theiler
United States Magistrate Judge

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Presented by:
s/ Michael Tunick
MICHAEL TUNICK
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
Office of the General Counsel
Social Security Administration
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2900 M/S 221A
Seattle, WA 98104-7075
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

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