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Nature of Suit Code: 865
Nature of Suit: Social Security - RSI (405(g))
Cause of Action: 42:0405g Review of HHS Decision (RSI)

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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

FAYETTEVILLE DIVISION

JOHN A. KIMER PLAINTIFF

v. CIVIL NO. 06-5178

MICHAEL J. ASTRUE, Commissioner 1

Social Security Administration DEFENDANT

O R D E R

On this 13th day December, 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

November 30, 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 $3,241.62 representing 21.08

hours of work at a rate of $152.00 per hour and $37.46 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/Jimm Larry Hendren

HON. JIMM LARRY HENDREN

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 

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