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Susan A. Leighton v. Social Security Administration

Date: 08-03-2023

Case Number: 7:22-cv-00394

Judge: Robert S. Ballou

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (Roanoke County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Amy Geddes

Defendant's Attorney: David Eugene Somers, III and James Austin McTigue

Description:
Roanoke, Virginia social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI benefits by HHS.



"[1] This Title XVI of the Social Security Act is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. The Office of Family Assistance, Family Support Administration, administers benefit payments under this Title XVI. The Office of Human Development Services administers social services under this Title XVI.



This Title XVI appears in the United States Code as §§1381 note -1385 note, subchapter XVI, chapter 7, Title 42.



Regulations of the Secretary of Health and Human Services with respect to this Title XVI are contained in subtitle A and chapter XIII, Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations.



P.L. 92-603, §§301 and 303, repealed this title effective January 1, 1974, except with respect to Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas may elect to initiate a Title XVI social services program if it chooses.



See Vol. II, 31 U.S.C. 6504-6505 with respect to intergovernmental cooperation and 31 U.S.C. 7501-7507 with respect to uniform audit requirements for State and local governments receiving Federal financial assistance.



See Vol. II, P.L. 82-183, §618, for the "Jenner Amendment”, with respect to prohibition against denial of grants-in-aid under certain conditions.



See Vol. II, P.L. 88-352, §601, with respect to prohibition against discrimination in federally assisted programs.



See Vol. II, P.L. 89-97, §121(b), with respect to restrictions on payment to a State receiving payments under Title XIX.



[2] This table of contents does not appear in the law."



Outcome:
08/03/2023 17 MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Robert S. Ballou on 08/03/2023. (ams)

08/03/2023 18 Order; Plaintiffs motion for summary judgment is GRANTED in part (Dkt. 11 ), the Commissioners motion for summary judgment is DENIED (Dkt. 14 ), and this case is REMANDED to the Commissioner pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) for further consideration. Signed by District Judge Robert S. Ballou on 08/03/2023. (ams)
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Susan A. Leighton v. Social Security Administration?

The outcome was: 08/03/2023 17 MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Robert S. Ballou on 08/03/2023. (ams) 08/03/2023 18 Order; Plaintiffs motion for summary judgment is GRANTED in part (Dkt. 11 ), the Commissioners motion for summary judgment is DENIED (Dkt. 14 ), and this case is REMANDED to the Commissioner pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) for further consideration. Signed by District Judge Robert S. Ballou on 08/03/2023. (ams)

Which court heard Susan A. Leighton v. Social Security Administration?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia (Roanoke County), VA. The presiding judge was Robert S. Ballou.

Who were the attorneys in Susan A. Leighton v. Social Security Administration?

Plaintiff's attorney: Amy Geddes. Defendant's attorney: David Eugene Somers, III and James Austin McTigue.

When was Susan A. Leighton v. Social Security Administration decided?

This case was decided on August 3, 2023.