(SS) Vieira v. Commissioner of Social Security

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United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaNovember 16, 20202:18-cv-00955California2,238 words

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 FRANKIE REIS VIEIRA, No. 2:18-cv-0955 DB Plaintiff, v. ORDER ANDREW SAUL, Commissioner of Social Security, 15 Defendant. 17 This matter is before the court on plaintiff’s motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”). (ECF No. 25.) Plaintiff brought this action seeking judicial review of a final administrative decision denying plaintiff’s application for Disability Insurance Benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act. On March 25, 2020, the court issued an order granting plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment, denying defendant’s cross-motion for summary judgment, and remanding this matter for the immediate award of benefits. (ECF No. 23.) On May 31, 2020, plaintiff filed a motion for attorney’s fees. (ECF No. 25.) Defendant filed an opposition on September 22, 2020. (ECF No. 29.) Plaintiff filed a reply on November 10, 2020. (ECF No. 30.) 27 1 Both parties have…

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