IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION : Teresa A., : : Case No. 2:23-cv-00036 Plaintiff, : v. : Judge Graham : Commissioner of Social Security, : Magistrate Judge Deavers : Defendant. :

ORDER

This cause coming before the Court on the joint motion of the parties, due notice having been given, and the Court being fully advised, IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:

1. The Parties’ Joint Stipulation for an Award of Attorney’s Fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act is accepted and Plaintiff is awarded attorney fees in the amount of $6,500.00 and costs in the amount of $00.00, for a total award of $6,500.00;

2. Counsel for the parties shall verify whether or not Plaintiff owes any preexisting debt subject to offset, consistent with Astrue v. Ratliff,

,

(2010) and

(b), 3711, 3716. If no such pre-existing debt exists, Defendant shall pay the EAJA fees award directly to Plaintiff’s counsel pursuant to the EAJA assignment signed by Plaintiff; and

3. The case remains terminated on the docket of this Court.

IT IS SO ORDERED. s/ James L. Graham JAMES L. GRAHAM United States District Judge

DATE: March 10, 2025