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Hunter v. Colvin

Petition for certiorari denied on June 20, 2016
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
15-1150 11th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2015

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Issue: Whether a favorable decision on a subsequent Social Security disability benefits application can constitute material new evidence authorizing a district court to remand to the Commissioner an appeal from an earlier denial under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Mar 14 2016Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 15, 2016)
Apr 7 2016Order extending time to file response to petition to and including May 16, 2016.
May 16 2016Brief of respondent Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security in opposition filed.
May 31 2016DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 16, 2016.
May 31 2016Reply of petitioner Sonya Hunter filed. (Distributed)
Jun 20 2016Petition DENIED.