Gray v. Berryhill

Filing 26

ORDER re parties' 24 Stipulated Motion to Remand; the Commissioner's decision in regard to Plaintiffs applications for disability insurance benefits, a period of disability, and supplemental security income under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act be REVERSED and REMANDED, signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (SWT)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
TACOMA DIVISION

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DEXTER O. GRAY,

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Plaintiff,

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vs.

Civil No. 3:17-CV-05230-RSL-TLF

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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

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regard to Plaintiff’s applications for disability insurance benefits, a period of disability, and

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supplemental security income under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act be REVERSED and

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REMANDED to the Commissioner of Social Security for de novo hearing pursuant to sentence four

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of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). On remand, the ALJ will reconsider whether Plaintiff meets or equals Listing

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2.03 or 2.04 in 20 CFR Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1; if necessary will reconsider Plaintiff’s
residual functional capacity and his testimony; if necessary will obtain supplemental evidence from a
vocational expert; and will issue a new decision.

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ORDER - [3:17-CV-05230-RSL-TLF]

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Dated this 13th day of December, 2017.
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Robert S. Lasnik

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United States District Judge

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Presented by:

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s/ Kathy Reif
KATHY REIF
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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