Tracey Scott Ledoux v. Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

This order awards Plaintiff $604.41 in attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412, in a Social Security case. It directs payment to Plaintiff’s attorney subject to verification and any applicable offset under the Treasury Offset Program.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff is awarded $604.41 in attorney fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412.
2. Payment of the EAJA fee award is subject to verification of whether Plaintiff has a debt qualifying for offset under the Treasury Offset Program; if no such debt exists, payment may be made to Plaintiff's attorney, while any remaining amount after an offset is payable to Plaintiff.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff should receive $604.41 in attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. How the awarded fees should be paid in light of the Treasury Offset Program and any qualifying debt owed by Plaintiff.

Disposition

other