STANDING ORDER FOR SOCIAL SECURITY
ACTIONS UNDER 42 U.S.C. § 405(g)
This standing order governs all actions filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) and assigned
to the undersigned. The parties shall comply with the Supplemental Rules for Social Security
Actions under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). In addition, briefing filed before the court shall include the
following:
a. A statement of the exact issues presented for review, set forth in separate numbered
paragraphs.
b. A statement of the case. This statement should indicate, briefly, the course of the
proceeding and its disposition at the administrative level and should set forth a general
statement of the facts. This statement of the facts shall include plaintiff’s age,
education, and work experience; an outline of the medical evidence; and a brief
summary of other evidence of record. Each statement of fact shall be supported by a
reference to the page in the record where the evidence may be found.
c. An argument. The argument may be preceded by a summary. The argument shall be
divided into sections separately treating each issue and must set forth the contentions
of the party with respect to the issues presented and reasons therefor. Each contention
must be supported by specific reference to the portion of the record relied upon and by
citations to statutes, regulations, and cases supporting the party’s positions. Cases from
other districts and circuits should be cited only in conjunction with relevant cases from
this jurisdiction or if authority on point from this jurisdiction does not exist. Citations
to unreported district court opinions must be accompanied by a copy of the opinion. If
plaintiff has moved for remand to the Secretary for further proceedings, the argument
in support thereof must set forth good cause for remand.
d. A short conclusion stating the relief sought. The issues before the court are limited to
the exact issues properly raised in the briefs.
