Angela M. v. Comm’r (S.D. Fla. Mar. 8, 2024) - 406(b) fees of $49,642.86 for 18 hours of federal court work not a windfall Transferable of skills

Transferable of skills

Subjective symptoms - ALJ must consider reasons for not seeking treatment

1)  The ALJ failed to properly evaluate the impact of Plaintiff’s migraine headaches on his ability to work

an examining psychologist

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Angela M. v. Comm’r (S.D. Fla. Mar. 8, 2024) - 406(b) fees of $49,642.86 for 18 hours of federal court work not a windfall Transferable of skillsAngela M. v. Commr, Case No. 20 20804 Civ Scola (S. D. Fla. Mar. 8, 2024) (406(b) Order) (Decision by U. S. District Judge Robert N. Scola, Jr.) Briefs for purchase: Joint Memorandum and Order awarding 406(b) Fees Topic addressed: 406(b) fees windfall Rulings cited: none Issue briefed: Whether the award of fees of $49,642. 86 under 42 U. S. C. 406(b) in a contingency fee case where the attorneys spent a total of 18 hours, which was sought in an