Opinion
19 CIVIL 673 (PED)
03-02-2020
ROBERTA M. BALLARD, Plaintiff, v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, Defendant.
JUDGMENT
It is hereby ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: That for the reasons set forth in the Court's Decision and Order dated March 2, 2020, this case is remanded to the Commissioner to further develop the record. On remand, the ALJ should solicit medical opinions from Dr. Graham, Dr. Cho, and Dr. Nasir; seek clarification from NP McKenzie; and request notes from Ms. Rivera. The ALJ should then reconsider Listing 1.04 at step three and the ALJ's RFC determination with respect to both Plaintiff's physical and mental impairments. The ALJ may also wish to consider calling a medical expert to testify at the hearing. Defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings is DENIED and the Plaintiffs motion for judgment on the pleadings is GRANTED to the extent that the case be REMANDED for further administrative proceedings pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), sentence four. Dated: New York, New York
March 2, 2020
RUBY J. KRAJICK
Clerk of Court
BY: /s/ _________
Deputy Clerk