Heidy E. Collins v. Nancy A. Berryhill, No. 5:2017cv02302 - Document 30 (C.D. Cal. 2019)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. IT IS ORDERED that the decision of the Commissioner is REVERSED, and this case is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this Memorandum Opinion and Order. (see document for details) (hr)

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