Raymond P. Aylor, IV v. Commissioner, Social Security Administration

Summary

This is an order from the United States District Court for the District of Oregon awarding Raymond P. Aylor $6,736.72 in attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act and $405.00 in costs under 28 U.S.C. § 1920. The order addresses payment procedures, including potential offset for debts owed to the federal government, and was dated April 9, 2026.

Holdings

1. The court awarded Plaintiff $6,736.72 in attorney fees pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412.
2. The court awarded Plaintiff $405.00 in costs for the filing fee pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1920.
3. Consistent with Astrue v. Ratliff, payment should be made to Plaintiff's counsel if the Commissioner confirms that Plaintiff owes no debt to the federal government; if Plaintiff has such debt, any remaining funds after offset should be paid to Plaintiff and mailed to counsel's address.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff should receive attorney fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. Whether Plaintiff should recover the $405 filing fee as costs under 28 U.S.C. § 1920.
3. How the fee award should be paid if Plaintiff owes a debt to the federal government.

Disposition

other