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Sessoms v. Colvin

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTHERN DIVISION
Nov 26, 2013
No. 2:12-CV-62-FL (E.D.N.C. Nov. 26, 2013)

Summary

remanding because ALJ failed to properly analyze evidence where consulting physician observed plaintiff moving around examination room, "a limited space . . . akin to 'walking independently about one's home'" without a cane, which did not equate to effective ambulation

Summary of this case from Andrew S. ex rel. J.S. v. Berryhill

Opinion

No. 2:12-CV-62-FL

11-26-2013

LARRY SESSOMS, Plaintiff, v. CAROLYN W. COLVIN, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant.


JUDGMENT

Decision by Court.

This action came before the Honorable Louise W. Flanagan, United States District Judge, for consideration of the parties' cross-motions for judgment on the pleadings and the memorandum and recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge, to which no objections were filed. IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED in accordance with the court's order entered November 26, 2013, and for the reasons set forth more specifically within the memorandum and recommendation, that plaintiff's motion for judgment on the pleadings is granted and defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings is denied. This matter is remanded to the Commissioner, pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), for further proceedings consistent with the court's memorandum and recommendation and order. This Judgment Filed and Entered on November 26, 2013, and Copies To:
Kathleen S. Glancy (via CM/ECF Notice of Electronic Filing)
Lisa M . Rayo (via CM/ECF Notice of Electronic Filing)

JULIE A. RICHARDS, CLERK

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(By) Christa N. Baker, Deputy Clerk


Summaries of

Sessoms v. Colvin

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTHERN DIVISION
Nov 26, 2013
No. 2:12-CV-62-FL (E.D.N.C. Nov. 26, 2013)

remanding because ALJ failed to properly analyze evidence where consulting physician observed plaintiff moving around examination room, "a limited space . . . akin to 'walking independently about one's home'" without a cane, which did not equate to effective ambulation

Summary of this case from Andrew S. ex rel. J.S. v. Berryhill
Case details for

Sessoms v. Colvin

Case Details

Full title:LARRY SESSOMS, Plaintiff, v. CAROLYN W. COLVIN, Acting Commissioner of…

Court:UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTHERN DIVISION

Date published: Nov 26, 2013

Citations

No. 2:12-CV-62-FL (E.D.N.C. Nov. 26, 2013)

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