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Nature of Suit Code: 863
Nature of Suit: Social Security - DIWC/DIWW (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42:416 Denial of Social Security Benefits

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DAWN WYDNER, real party in interest on 

behalf of Gregory J. Wydner,

Plaintiff,

v.

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL 

SECURITY,

Defendant.

No. 2:16-CV-0458-KJM-DMC

ORDER

Plaintiff, who is proceeding with retained counsel, brought this action for judicial 

review of a final decision of the Commissioner of Social Security under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). 

Final judgment was entered on February 23, 2017, remanding this matter for further proceedings. 

Pending before the court is plaintiff’s unopposed motion for attorney’s fees under the Equal 

Access to Justice Act (EAJA) (Doc. 25). 

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Given the lack of any opposition from the Commissioner, the reasonableness of 

the fees sought, and good cause appearing therefor, plaintiff’s motion is granted. Plaintiff is 

awarded EAJA attorney’s fees in the amount of $7,689.83, payable directly to plaintiff by the 

Commissioner within 65 days of the date of this order. See Astrue v. Ratliff, 130 S.Ct. 2521 

(2010). 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: December 18, 2018

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DENNIS M. COTA

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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