E. CLIFTON KNOWLES, Magistrate Judge.
This action was filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). The Commissioner has responded by filing an answer, and by filing the certified record. It appears that the filing of a motion for judgment based upon the administrative record is appropriate and is necessary for the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation.
To facilitate review of the administrative decision, the Plaintiff is directed to file a motion for judgment on the administrative record supported by a brief within thirty (30) days of entry of this Order. The Plaintiff's brief shall include the following:
(a)
(b)
Each specific error alleged should be supported by reference to the portion of the record relied upon and by citations of statutes, regulations, and cases supporting the Plaintiff's position.
Relevant cases from this district and circuit should be cited. If authority on point from this jurisdiction does not exist, cases from other districts and circuits may be cited.
The Plaintiff's brief should conclude with a short statement of the relief sought. Specifically, the brief should state whether the Plaintiff seeks (1) reversal; (2) remand; or (3) reversal or, in the alternative, remand.
The Defendant shall, within thirty (30) days of service of the Plaintiff's brief, file a brief in response. The Defendant's brief shall respond specifically to each issue raised by the Plaintiff. The Defendant shall also support each response by reference to the portion of the record relied upon and by citations of statutes, regulations, and cases supporting the Defendant's position. In addition, the brief should raise relevant matters not put at issue by the Plaintiff and include any supplemental materials needed to support such other matters.
Defendant should include a "statement of the case," only to the extent that the Defendant contends the Plaintiff's statement is
Neither party is required to file motions for summary judgment or Social Security Appeal Fact forms.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
If the Plaintiff seeks another form of relief not mentioned above, the Plaintiff is instructed to state the relief sought and cite the proper authority supporting such relief.