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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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AO72A

(Rev. 8/82)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION

MARIA T. BALLESTEROS PLAINTIFF

v. CIVIL NO. 04-5123

JO ANNE B. BARNHART, Commissioner

Social Security Administration DEFENDANT

O R D E R

On this 4th day of May, 2006, 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 Beverly Stites

Jones, United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, on April 10, 2006,

the Court finds that the Magistrate's recommendations should be adopted in toto and hereby

awards plaintiff's attorney fees in the amount of $3,093.12, representing 21.48 hours of work at

a rate of $144.00 per hour. 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/ Jimm Larry Hendren 

JIMM LARRY HENDREN

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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