Bright v. Apfel

MEMORANDUM OPINION

MICHAEL, District Judge.

This case presents the question of whether upward adjustments for increases in the cost of living are warranted in the Western District of Virginia in Social Security disability cases, for the purpose of determining attorney’s fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (“EAJA”). See 28 U.S.C.A. § 2412 (West 1994 & Supp.2000). For the reasons set forth below, the court holds that such adjustments are not warranted.

I

On April 21, 1998, the plaintiff filed a complaint in this court, seeking review of the Social Security Administration’s denial of his…