Opinion
CIVIL NO. 07-3065.
February 12, 2009
ORDER
On this 12th day of February, 2009, the court has before it for consideration plaintiff's request for attorney's fees and costs pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412. For reasons set forth in the report and recommendation filed by the Honorable James R. Marshchewski, United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, on January 8, 2009, the court finds that the Magistrate's recommendations should be adopted in toto and hereby awards plaintiff's attorney fees in the amount of $2,458.14. This amount shall be paid in addition to, and not out of, any past-due benefits plaintiff may be awarded in the future.
IT IS SO ORDERED.