Jones v. Social Security Administration, No. 2:2017cv05324 - Document 15 (E.D. La. 2018)

Court Description: ORDER ADOPTING 14 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: IT IS ORDERED that the decision of the Commissioner is REVERSED and that this matter is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this report and recommendation, including, if the Commissioner deems it necessary, obtaining additional evidence in the form of clarification from plaintiff's treating physician(s), a consultative examination, medical expert testimony and/or vocational expert testimony. Signed by Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle on 3/13/2018.(jls)cc: SSA

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Jones v. Social Security Administration Doc. 15 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA VALINSIA JONES CIVIL ACTION VERSUS NO. 17-5324 NANCY A. BERRYHILL, ACTING COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY SECTION “B” (2) ORDER The Court, after considering the complaint, the record, the applicable law, the Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendation, and finding that as of this date defendant has filed no objections to the Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendation, hereby approves the Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendation and adopts it as its opinion. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that the decision of the Commissioner is REVERSED and that this matter is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with this report and recommendation, including, if the Commissioner deems it necessary, obtaining additional evidence in the form of clarification from plaintiff’s treating physician(s), a consultative examination, medical expert testimony and/or vocational expert testimony. 20 C.F.R. § 404.983. New Orleans, Louisiana, this 13th day of March, 2018. _______________________________________ SENIOR UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Dockets.Justia.com

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