Morales v. Astrue

Morales v. Astrue

Plaintiff:	Miriam Morales
Defendant:	Michael J. Astrue
Case Number:	1:2011cv01853
Filed:	March 17, 2011
Court:	US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office:	Foley Square Office
County:	Bronx
Presiding Judge:	Shira A. Scheindlin
Nature of Suit:	Supplemental Security Income
Cause of Action:	42 U.S.C. § 405
Jury Demanded By:	None

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February 9, 2012	Filing 16 OPINION AND ORDER: After carefully examining the administrative record, I conclude that the Commissioners findings were not supported by substantial evidence in two respects: (1) an inadequate explanation for not giving the treating physician opinion s controlling weight; and (2) an insufficient explanation of his determination of plaintiffs RFC. Accordingly, the Court hereby vacates the Commissioners decision and remands the matter pursuant to Sentence Four of section 405(g) for further administ rative proceedings. Accordingly, plaintiffs motion for judgment on the pleadings is granted and the Commissioners crossmotion is denied. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close these motions [Docket Nos. 9 &13] and this case. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 2/9/2012) (ft)

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February 9, 2012

Filing 16 OPINION AND ORDER: After carefully examining the administrative record, I conclude that the Commissioners findings were not supported by substantial evidence in two respects: (1) an inadequate explanation for not giving the treating physician opinion s controlling weight; and (2) an insufficient explanation of his determination of plaintiffs RFC. Accordingly, the Court hereby vacates the Commissioners decision and remands the matter pursuant to Sentence Four of section 405(g) for further administ rative proceedings. Accordingly, plaintiffs motion for judgment on the pleadings is granted and the Commissioners crossmotion is denied. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close these motions [Docket Nos. 9 &13] and this case. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 2/9/2012) (ft)

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Plaintiff: Miriam Morales
Represented By:	Charles E Binder
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Defendant: Michael J. Astrue
Represented By:	John E. Gura, Jr
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