IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CENTRAL DIVISION JOHN RAUCH, HI PLAINTIFF

v. CASE NO. 4:24-CV-00108-BSM SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION DEFENDANT ORDER John Rauch’s unopposed motion for attorney’s fees [Doc. No. 12] is granted, and he is awarded fees in the amount of $7,250. See

. The Social Security Administration is directed to send the payment to Rauch because fees awarded under section 2412 are payable to the claimant rather than the lawyer. Astrue v. Ratliff,

(2010). Rauch is responsible for making payment to Rory J. Linerud, who represented him. IT IS SO ORDERED this 11th day of June, 2024.

DBirrsor— 2 WIM UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE