Local Rule LR9.1: Social Security Cases

LR9.1 Social Security Cases

(a) Cases Remanded to the Commissioner of Social Security Pursuant to "Sentence Six" of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). Whenever a social security case has been remanded by the Court to the Commissioner pursuant to the sixth sentence of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), the United States Attorney shall file a report informing the Court of the agency action taken on remand and the final agency decision that resulted therefrom. If the agency decision is fully favorable to the plaintiff, the Court shall then reopen the case and enter a final judgment for the plaintiff. If issues in the controversy remain, the Commissioner shall file a supplemental transcript, the case shall be reopened for further proceedings on the merits, and a new briefing schedule issued by the Clerk.

(b) Social Security Cases Transferred From Other Districts. When a social security case is transferred from another district to the Eastern District of Tennessee, the Clerk's Office shall send notice to plaintiff's counsel, the United States Attorney, and the appropriate office within the Social Security Administration's Office of General Counsel that the case has been entered on the docket.