Defendant's Attorney: Sarah E. Wall

Description: Bismarck, North Dakota disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her applications for DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.


The Plaintiff filed a Complaint and Motion for Summary Judgment on July 1, 2021, and January 31, 2022, respectively. (Doc. Nos. 5, 19). Rather than file a responsive brief, the Defendant filed a motion to reverse and remand this matter for further administrative action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). (Doc. No. 22). The Plaintiff did not object, but asked for a six month time limit for the remand and reserved the right to apply for payment of EAJA attorney's fees. (Doc. No. 23). Consequently, on March 7, 2022, the Court the granted the Defendant's Motion for Remand.

Outcome: 06/15/2022 28 ORDER by Magistrate Judge Clare R. Hochhalter granting 26 Motion for Attorney Fees (BG) (Main Document 28 replaced on 6/15/2022 to correct error in document) (cjs). Regenerated on 6/15/2022 (cjs). (Entered: 06/15/2022)
06/15/2022 29 CLERK'S JUDGMENT in favor of Terri Lynn Mellon against Social Security Administration.(cjs) (Entered: 06/15/2022)

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