Kennis Hall v. Otis R. Bowen, Secretary of Health and Human Services

Kennis Hall, on his third application for social security disability benefits, was found to be disabled as of October 14,1982. Hall’s third application alleged a disability onset date of August 31, 1982. Hall’s two previous applications, which were denied and not appealed, alleged a May 2, 1980 onset date. At the hearing before the Administrative Law Judge (AU) on Hall’s third application, Hall moved for a reopening of his earlier applications or an extension of the time for appeal. The AU denied these motions. In his complaint filed in district court, Hall argues that he has been disabled…