Dylan Joshua Robinson v. Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of Social Security

Summary

This document is a stipulation and order awarding Plaintiff Dylan Joshua Robinson $5,000 in attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act in a Social Security case. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California approved the award on October 22, 2025, subject to the terms addressing Treasury Offset Program debts and payment to counsel. The award is without prejudice to any later request for fees under 42 U.S.C. § 406(b).

Holdings

1. The court approved the parties' stipulation and awarded Plaintiff $5,000.00 in fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act, subject to the terms of the stipulation.
2. The EAJA fees are awarded to Plaintiff and remain subject to offset under the Treasury Offset Program; payment may be made to Plaintiff's attorney only if the Commissioner determines that the assignment and statutory conditions are satisfied and waives the Anti-Assignment Act requirements.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should approve the parties' stipulation for an award of attorney fees and expenses under the Equal Access to Justice Act.
2. Whether the EAJA award should be made to Plaintiff subject to the Treasury Offset Program and the parties' agreed payment conditions.

Disposition

other