IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
STANDING PROCEDURAL ORDER FOR
CASES SEEKING SOCIAL SECURITY REVIEW
This action seeks review of a decision of the Commissioner of Social Security denying Plaintiff social
security disability benefits. Notwithstanding any other rule governing the procedures in civil cases, it is
ORDERED that:
1. In light of the adoption of the Supplemental Rules for Social Security Actions Under 42
U.S.C. 405(g) (“Supplemental Rules”) as part of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which became effective
on December 1, 2022, the Court’s Standing Procedural Order dated November 18, 2018, and Supplemental
Standing Procedural Orders dated July 6, 2020, June 17, 2021, and March 15, 2022, are rescinded.
2. Notwithstanding Rule 6 of the Supplemental Rules, Plaintiff shall have forty-five (45) days in
which to file and serve a brief. The other deadlines set forth in the Supplemental Rules shall apply. No
extension of time shall be permitted without order of the Court based upon a motion stating good cause for the
extension.
3. Plaintiff's brief shall be entitled “Brief and Statement of Issues in Support of Request for Review.”
It shall be no more than thirty (30) pages in length and shall contain separate, labeled sections that set forth clearly
and concisely each issue presented for review arising from: (1) specific findings Plaintiff contends are not
supported by substantial evidence; (2) alleged evidentiary or administrative errors; and (3) alleged legal errors.
The statement of facts should include only the procedural history, a statement of Plaintiff=s age, education, work
experience and alleged impairments and onset date. Facts and legal authority needed to support arguments shall be
concisely noted in the appropriate sections of the brief. Plaintiff's brief shall reference the supporting evidence in
the record by page number and, if available, line or paragraph.
4. Defendant's brief shall be entitled “Response to Request for Review of Plaintiff.” It shall be no
more than thirty (30) pages in length and shall contain separate, labeled sections that set forth clearly and concisely
responses to each issue presented by Plaintiff. Defendant shall limit the statement of facts to include only those in
dispute. Facts and legal authority needed to support arguments shall be concisely noted in the appropriate sections
of the brief. Defendant's brief shall reference the supporting evidence in the record by page number and, if
available, line or paragraph.
5. If Plaintiff files a reply brief, it shall be no more than ten (10) pages in length.
6. All briefs shall be in twelve (12) point font, the text shall be double spaced.
7. The matter shall be deemed submitted, without hearing, fourteen (14) days after the filing of
Defendant's response, unless, upon request, the Court orders otherwise.
By the Court:
Adopted: December 5, 2022
Juan R. Sánchez, Chief Judge
