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observing that the ALJ made a careful review of the record in other sections of the decision, but he failed to make similar review at step three, and the court lacked authority to reweigh the evidence
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CIVIL ACTION NO. 12-CV-3170
03-02-2015
JOSEPH B. BOXIE, JR. v. COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY
MAGISTRATE JUDGE HANNA
JUDGMENT
This matter was referred to United States Magistrate Judge Patrick J. Hanna for report and recommendation. After an independent review of the record, and absent any objections, this Court concludes that the Magistrate Judge's report and recommendation is correct and adopts the findings and conclusions therein as its own. Accordingly, it is therefore ORDERED that the decision of the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration is REVERSED AND REMANDED for a proper step three analysis with detailed reasons and record references as required by §405(b)(1) and consistent with other applicable legal standards. Thus done and signed in Lafayette, Louisiana, this 2 day of March, 2015.
/s/_________
Rebecca F. Doherty
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE