Thomas v. Commissioner of Social Security

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Thomas v. Commissioner of Social Security

Plaintiff:	Taneisha Thomas
Defendant:	Commissioner of Social Security
Case Number:	1:2015cv03348
Filed:	June 4, 2015
Court:	US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Office:	Brooklyn Office
Presiding Judge:	Brian M. Cogan
Nature of Suit:	Social Security: DIWC/DIWW
Cause of Action:	42 U.S.C. § 405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWC)
Jury Demanded By:	None

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Date Filed	Document Text
August 17, 2016	Filing 32 MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER dated 8/16/16 that plaintiff's 22 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is granted and the Commissioners 15 cross-Motion is denied. The case is remanded so that the ALJ may have plaintiff evaluatedin person by a psychologist or psychiatrist who specializes in child ADHD and learning disabilities. The ALJ is also directed to clarify whether or not plaintiff was taking medication for her ADHD and should indicate how this impacts his analysis. Finally, the AL J should also consider whether he overlooked probative evidence already contained in the record, such as the occupational therapists report, as well as any relevant new evidence submitted to the appeals council or attached to the complaint. ( Ordered by Judge Brian M. Cogan on 8/16/2016 ) *Forwarded for jgm. (Guzzi, Roseann)

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August 17, 2016

Filing 32 MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER dated 8/16/16 that plaintiff's 22 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is granted and the Commissioners 15 cross-Motion is denied. The case is remanded so that the ALJ may have plaintiff evaluatedin person by a psychologist or psychiatrist who specializes in child ADHD and learning disabilities. The ALJ is also directed to clarify whether or not plaintiff was taking medication for her ADHD and should indicate how this impacts his analysis. Finally, the AL J should also consider whether he overlooked probative evidence already contained in the record, such as the occupational therapists report, as well as any relevant new evidence submitted to the appeals council or attached to the complaint. ( Ordered by Judge Brian M. Cogan on 8/16/2016 ) *Forwarded for jgm. (Guzzi, Roseann)

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Defendant: Commissioner of Social Security
Represented By:	Candace Scott Appleton
Represented By:	SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION - GENERIC
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