Raymond Wright v. John Gardner, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

The plaintiff, Raymond Wright, filed an application for disability insurance benefits under the Social Security Act, claiming inability to work since March 1, 1965, at age 36, because of “loss of use of left arm” and diabetes. The hearing examiner, after a hearing, found that the plaintiff was disabled within the meaning of the Act from March 1, 1965 through June 16, 1966, but not thereafter. Upon reconsideration of the entire record, the Appeals Council of the Social Security Administration affirmed the examiner’s findings and determined that the plaintiff was entitled to benefits through…