Lawson v. Commissioner of Social Security

Filing 15

ORDER signed by Hon. Michelle L. Peterson, re the parties' 14 Motion to Remand. (TF)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
TACOMA DIVISION

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JENNIFER LAWSON,

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Plaintiff,

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vs.

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Civil No. 3:24-CV-05018-MLP

ORDER

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,

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Defendant.

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Based on the parties’ agreement and stipulation, and good cause shown, it is hereby

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ORDERED as follows:
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Pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), the above-captioned case is reverse d and

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remanded to the Defendant Commissioner of Social Security for further administrative

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proceedings and a new decision with respect to Plaintiff Jennifer Lawson’s applications for

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Supplemental Security Income under Title XVI of the Social Security Act, respectively.

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On remand, the administrative law judge (ALJ) shall:
a. Reassess the medical opinions and prior administrative medical finding, including

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the opinion of William R. Wilkinson, EdD;

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b. As necessary, reassess the claimant’s residual functional capacity, the step-four

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finding, and step-five finding; and

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c. Offer the claimant the opportunity for a hearing, take further action to complete the

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administrative record resolving the above issues, and issue a new decision.
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Plaintiff shall be entitled to move for reasonable attorney fees and costs, pursuant to
28 U.S.C. § 2412(d).

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DATED this 9th day of May, 2024.

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MICHELLE L. PETERSON
United States Magistrate Judge

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Presented by:

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s/ Lars J. Nelson
LARS J. NELSON
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
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]

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