Vincent Sotomayor v. Commissioner of Social Security

M.D. Florida

Vincent Sotomayor v. Commissioner of Social Security

DecidedJanuary 30, 2026

Docket5:25-cv-00271

StatusUnknown

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA OCALA DIVISION

VINCENT SOTOMAYOR,

Plaintiff,

v. Case No: 5:25-cv-271-PRL

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,

Defendant.

ORDER The Commissioner has filed an unopposed motion to remand this case for further proceedings under sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). (Doc. 29). Upon review, the Court agrees with the parties that it is appropriate to remand this matter to the Commissioner. Pursuant to Title 42, United States Code, Section 405(g), the Court is empowered to reverse the decision of the Commissioner with or without remanding the cause for a rehearing. See Shalala v. Schaefer, 509 U.S. 292, 296 (1993). Where the court cannot discern the basis for the Commissioner’s decision, a sentence-four remand may be appropriate to allow him to explain the basis for his decision. See Falcon v. Heckler, 732 F.2d 827, 829-30 (11th Cir. 1984) (holding remand was appropriate to allow the ALJ to explain the basis for the determination that the claimant’s depression did not significantly affect her ability to work). On remand under sentence four, the ALJ should review the case on a complete record, including any new material evidence. See Diorio v. Heckler, 721 F.2d 726, 729 (11th Cir. 1983) (finding that it was necessary for the ALJ on remand to consider psychiatric report tendered to Appeals Council); Reeves v. Heckler, 734 F.2d 519, 522 n.1 (11th Cir. 1984) (holding that the ALJ should consider on remand the need for an orthopedic evaluation). Accordingly, the Commissioner’s unopposed motion for entry of judgment with remand (Doc. 29) is GRANTED. This action is reversed and remanded pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).' The Clerk is directed to enter judgment accordingly and close the file. DONE and ORDERED in Ocala, Florida on January 30, 2026.

PHILIP R. LAMMENS United States Magistrate Judge Copies furnished to: Counsel of Record Unrepresented Parties

' Remand pursuant to sentence four of § 405(g) makes the plaintiff a prevailing party for purposes of the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412, and terminates this Court's jurisdiction over this matter. See Shalala v. Schaefer, 509 U.S. 292 (1993). -2-

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA OCALA DIVISION

VINCENT SOTOMAYOR,

Plaintiff,

v. Case No: 5:25-cv-271-PRL

COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SECURITY,

Defendant.

ORDER The Commissioner has filed an unopposed motion to remand this case for further proceedings under sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). (Doc. 29). Upon review, the Court agrees with the parties that it is appropriate to remand this matter to the Commissioner. Pursuant to Title 42, United States Code, Section 405(g), the Court is empowered to reverse the decision of the Commissioner with or without remanding the cause for a rehearing. See Shalala v. Schaefer, 509 U.S. 292, 296 (1993). Where the court cannot discern the basis for the Commissioner’s decision, a sentence-four remand may be appropriate to allow him to explain the basis for his decision. See Falcon v. Heckler, 732 F.2d 827, 829-30 (11th Cir. 1984) (holding remand was appropriate to allow the ALJ to explain the basis for the determination that the claimant’s depression did not significantly affect her ability to work). On remand under sentence four, the ALJ should review the case on a complete record, including any new material evidence. See Diorio v. Heckler, 721 F.2d 726, 729 (11th Cir. 1983) (finding that it was necessary for the ALJ on remand to consider psychiatric report tendered to Appeals Council); Reeves v. Heckler, 734 F.2d 519, 522 n.1 (11th Cir. 1984) (holding that the ALJ should consider on remand the need for an orthopedic evaluation). Accordingly, the Commissioner’s unopposed motion for entry of judgment with remand (Doc. 29) is GRANTED. This action is reversed and remanded pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).' The Clerk is directed to enter judgment accordingly and close the file. DONE and ORDERED in Ocala, Florida on January 30, 2026.

PHILIP R. LAMMENS United States Magistrate Judge Copies furnished to: Counsel of Record Unrepresented Parties

' Remand pursuant to sentence four of § 405(g) makes the plaintiff a prevailing party for purposes of the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412, and terminates this Court's jurisdiction over this matter. See Shalala v. Schaefer, 509 U.S. 292 (1993). -2-

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