Woods v. Colvin, No. 2:2011cv04363 - Document 16 (W.D. Mo. 2013)

Court Description: ORDER denying plaintiff's motion for judgment and affirming the decision of the Commissioner. Signed on 2/25/13 by Magistrate Judge Robert E. Larsen. (Wilson, Carol)

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