McQuestion v. Berryhill

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ORDER signed by Hon. Brian A Tsuchida, re: 20 Motion to Remand. It is hereby ORDERED that the Commissioner's final decision shall be reversed and remanded for further proceedings pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. §405 (g).(TF)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
DIVISION

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TONYA MCQUESTION,

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Plaintiff,

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vs.

Civil No. 17-5484

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ORDER

NANCY A. BERRYHILL,
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Social Security
for Operations,

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Defendant.

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It is hereby ORDERED that the Commissioner’s final decision shall be reversed and

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remanded for further proceedings pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. §405(g). On remand,

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the Administrative Law Judge will review the record to determine whether it supports an

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immediate finding of disability. If not, the ALJ will further develop the record and issue a new

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decision. Upon proper application, Plaintiff shall be eligible for attorneys’ fees under the Equal

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Access to Justice Act, 24 U.S.C. § 2412 et seq.
DATED this 24th day of April, 2018.

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BRIAN A. TSUCHIDA
Chief United States Magistrate Judge
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ORDER - [17-5484]

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Presented by:

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s/ David J. Burdett
DAVID J. BURDETT
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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