Jones v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 15

ORDER signed by Hon. S. Kate Vaughan, re: the parties' Stipulated 14 Motion to Remand. (TF)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
TACOMA DIVISION

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MINDEE DEANN JONES,

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Plaintiff,

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[PROPOSED] ORDER

vs.

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Case No. C23-5976-SKV

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,

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Defendant.

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Pursuant to the parties’ stipulated motion, the Court hereby ORDERS that this matter is

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remanded to the Commissioner under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) (fourth sentence), for further

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administrative proceedings. On remand, the administrative law judge will reevaluate the medical

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opinion evidence, including the prior administrative medical findings from the State agency

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psychological consultants; reevaluate the residual functional capacity; continue with the

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sequential evaluation process, to include obtaining vocational expert testimony, as necessary;

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and offer the claimant the opportunity for a hearing, take further action to complete the

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administrative record resolving the above issue, and issue a new decision.

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[PROPOSED] ORDER
C23-5976-SKV

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After judgment, Plaintiff may be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs pursuant
to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412(d), upon proper request to this Court.

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DATED this 26th day of March, 2024.

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S. KATE VAUGHAN
United States Magistrate Judge

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Presented by:
s/ Sarah Moum
Sarah Moum
Special Assistant United States Attorney
Office of Program Litigation, Office 7
Office of the General Counsel
Social Security Administration
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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[PROPOSED] ORDER
C23-5976-SKV