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Nature of Suit Code: 863
Nature of Suit: Social Security - DIWC/DIWW (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42:405 Review of HHS Decision (DIWC)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

FORT SMITH DIVISION

WILMA J. JOHNSON PLAINTIFF

V. CASE NO. 2:23-CV-2137

COMMISSIONER,

Social Security Administration DEFENDANT

ORDER

Currently before the Court is the Report and Recommendation (Doc. 22) of United 

States Magistrate Judge Mark E. Ford, dated December 9, 2024, regarding the Motion 

for Attorney’s Fees (Doc. 20) filed by Plaintiff’s counsel. More than fourteen (14) days 

have passed since the parties’ receipt of the Report and Recommendation, and no 

objections were filed. 

IT IS ORDERED that the Report and Recommendation is ADOPTED IN ITS 

ENTIRETY. The Plaintiff’s Motion (Doc. 20) is GRANTED, and the Court hereby orders 

that Plaintiff is entitled to compensation under the EAJA for $6,800.00 in attorney’s fees.

This amount should be paid in addition to, and not out of, any past due benefits which 

Plaintiff may be awarded in the future. 

IT IS SO ORDERED on this 30th day of December, 2024.

/s/ Timothy L. Brooks 

TIMOTHY L. BROOKS

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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