Johnson v. Commissioner of Social Security
- Sarah Netburn
- 1:20-cv-08191
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Johnson v. Commissioner, Judge Netburn remanded the benefits case for further proceedings and an opportunity for a hearing.
Jolyne Johnson and the Commissioner of Social Security; the case was returned to the Commissioner for further administrative proceedings and an opportunity for a hearing.
What happened
Jolyne Johnson v. Commissioner of Social Security concerned Johnson’s request for court review of the Commissioner’s decision denying her Social Security benefits.
The Commissioner agreed to send the matter back for additional administrative proceedings, which was the relief Johnson sought. The court said money damages and other relief were not available in this action.
Judge Sarah Netburn remanded the case to the Commissioner under sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), including an opportunity for a hearing on remand, and directed the Clerk to enter judgment.
The detailed version
- Johnson v. Commissioner of Social Security · No. 1:20-cv-08191
- Sarah Netburn
- Sept. 10, 2021
Background
On September 30, 2020, Jolyne Johnson filed a complaint seeking judicial review of the Commissioner of Social Security’s decision denying her benefits under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) or § 1383(c)(3). The opinion identifies Johnson as proceeding without a lawyer. The Commissioner consented to remand, meaning that the case would be sent back to the agency for further proceedings.
Ruling
The court remanded the matter to the Commissioner under sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). The further administrative proceedings will include an opportunity for a hearing on remand. The court also stated that any other relief Johnson sought, such as money damages, was unavailable in this action.
Disposition
Judge Sarah Netburn directed the Clerk to enter judgment accordingly. The Clerk was also directed to send the order to Johnson, and defense counsel was directed to email her a copy.
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