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using the month-to-month DFW CPI calculation rather than an annual calculation
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CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:12-CV-0130-G (BH)
2013-10-18
GREGORY BERNARD PAUL, Plaintiff, v. CAROLYN W. COLVIN, Commissioner of Social Security, Defendant.
ORDER
After making an independent review of the pleadings, files and records in this case, and the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the of the United States Magistrate Judge, I am of the opinion that the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the Magistrate Judge are correct and are adopted as the findings and conclusions of the court.
It is therefore ORDERED that the findings, conclusions, and recommendation of the United States Magistrate Judge are adopted. Accordingly, plaintiff's motion for attorney fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, filed April 19, 2013 (docket entry 15), is GRANTED. Plaintiff is hereby awarded $5,413.58 in attorney's fees, based on 31.10 hours of attorney work at an hourly rate of $174.07. Plaintiff is also to be paid $350 for reimbursable costs from the Judgment Fund.
SO ORDERED.
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A. JOE FISH
Senior United States District Judge