Anderson v. Richardson

OPINION

DITTER, District Judge.

This action was brought to obtain disability benefits under the Social Security Act. The case comes before the court on motions for summary judgment filed by both the plaintiff and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

The appropriate scope of review by the Court is set out in 42 U.S.C.A. § 405(g) as follows:

“The findings of the Secretary as to any fact, if supported by substantial evidence, shall be conclusive.”

The plaintiff applied for disability insurance benefits on March 13, 1969. He last met the earnings requirement for coverage as of March 30,…