Torres

BACKGROUND

23 In October 2017, Plaintiff applied to the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) 24 for social security benefits. After an administrative law judge (“ALJ”) denied benefits, 25 Plaintiff appealed the denial to this Court. [Doc. No. 1.] On August 20, 2021, Plaintiff 26 filed a Merits Brief. [Doc. No. 12.] On September 23, 2021, the parties filed a Joint 27 Motion to Remand to the U.S. Social Security Administration. [Doc. No. 15.] On 28 September 24, 2021, this Court issued an Order for Remand Pursuant to Sentence Four of 42 U.S.C. Section 405(g) and Entry of Judgment. [Doc. No. 16.] On remand, Plaintiff prevailed, and the Commissioner awarded Plaintiff approximately $101, 263.00 in retroactive benefits from Title II benefits. [Doc. No. 20 at 2.] On December 16, 2021, pursuant to a joint motion, this Court awarded Plaintiff $3,982.37.00 in attorneys’ fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”). [Doc. No. 19.] Plaintiff filed this motion on February 21, 2024, seeking an attorneys’ fees award of $17, 815.75 under section 406(b), which represents 25% of the past-due benefits awarded to Plaintiff. [Doc. No. 20.] Under the…