(SS) Barnes v. Commissioner of Social Security

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 KELLY MARIE BARNES, No. 2:18-CV-0611-DMC Plaintiff, v. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL

SECURITY,

15 Defendant. 16 17 Plaintiff, who is proceeding with retained counsel, brings this action for judicial review of a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). Pursuant to the written consent of all parties (ECF Nos. 9 and 11), this case is before the undersigned as the presiding judge for all purposes, including entry of final judgment. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). Pending before the court are the parties’ briefs on the merits (ECF Nos. 20 and 24).1 / / / / / / / / /

Defendant’s opening brief is styled as a motion for voluntary remand and opposition to plaintiff’s brief. According to defendant, the parties were unable to agree on terms of a voluntary remand by stipulation. The court reviews the Commissioner’s final decision to determine whether it is: 2 …