Opinion
3:10-1223
05-18-2012
CHARLOTTE FAYE FARR, v. MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner of Social Security
ORDER
Before the Court is the Report and Recommendation of Magistrate Judge Griffin, Document #21, wherein she recommends the Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Record, Document #14, be granted to the extent that this case be remanded to the Administrative Law Judge to develop the record. The Defendant has filed an objection thereto, Document #22, and the Plaintiff has filed a response, Document #23.
The Court adopts Magistrate Judge Griffin's Report and Recommendation, Document #21. Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Record, Document #14, is GRANTED to the extent that the case is remanded to the Administrative Law Judge to develop the record by referring the Plaintiff to an examining psychiatrist and/or to Dr. Chen to complete a psychological evaluation that aligns with the requirements of section B of Listing 12.04, such as a PRTF; by requesting that the examining psychiatrist and/or Dr. Chen identify specific factors that support their findings; and by requesting that Dr. Doineau provide specific support for her determination that the Plaintiff's ability to sustain concentration and pace was markedly limited.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr.
Senior U.S. District Judge