Opinion
2:21-CV-00247-LRS
03-24-2022
EDWIN M., [1] Plaintiff, v. KILOLO KIJAKAZI, ACTING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY, Defendant.
ORDER GRANTING STIPULATED MOTION FOR REMAND
LONN Y R. SUKO SENIOR UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
BEFORE THE COURT is the Defendant's Stipulated Motion for Remand, ECF No. 15. Based on the stipulation of the parties, the Court finds good cause to grant the motion. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
1. Defendant's Stipulated Motion for Remand, ECF No. 15 is GRANTED.
2. This case is REVERSED and REMANDED for further administrative proceedings pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).
3. On remand, t h e Administrative Law Judge shall: (1) further develop the record; (2) reassess the severity of the claimant's m en tal impairments; (3)
give further consideration to the medical opinions of record and prior administrative findings, consistent with 20 C.F.R. § 416.920c; (4) reevaluate the claimant's residual functional capacity assessment; (5) reassess steps four and vie with the assistance of a vocational expert, if necessary; and (6) issue a new decision.
4. Upon proper presentation, this Court will consider Plaintiff s application for costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412(a), (d).
5. Plaintiff s Motion for Summary Judgment, ECF No. 12, and the hearing and remaining briefing schedule are VACATED as moot.
IT IS SO ORDERED. The District Court Clerk is directed to enter this Order and provide copies to counsel. Judgment shall be entered for Plaintiff and the file shall be CLOSED.