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Nature of Suit Code: 865
Nature of Suit: Social Security - RSI (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42:405 Review of HHS Decision (SSID)

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AO72A

(Rev. 8/82)

Michael J. Astrue became the Social Security Commissioner on February 12, 2007. Pursuant to Rule 25(d)(1) of 1

 the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Michael J. Astrue has been substituted for acting Commissioner Jo Anne

 B. Barnhart as the defendant in this suit.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

FORT SMITH DIVISION

CHARLES C. BEALS PLAINTIFF

v. CIVIL NO. 06-2036

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner 1

Social Security Administration DEFENDANT

O R D E R

On this11th day of April, 2007, the court has before it for consideration plaintiff's request

for attorney's fees and costs pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412. For

reasons set forth in the report and recommendation filed by the Honorable James R.

Marschewski, United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, on March

20, 2007, the court finds that the Magistrate's recommendations should be adopted in toto and

hereby awards plaintiff's attorney fees in the amount of $3,392.60, representing 20.65 hours of

work at a rate of $150.00 per hour, and $295.10 in expenses. This amount shall be paid in

addition to, and not out of, any past-due benefits plaintiff may be awarded in the future.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

/s/ Robert T. Dawson

HON. ROBERT T. DAWSON

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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