Odist Jarvis v. Abraham A. Ribicoff, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

McALLISTER, Circuit Judge.

On May 2, 1958, at the age of 54, appellant became unable to work because of a ruptured disc, separated vertebra, and a painful hip. He subsequently filed application for disability benefits under Sections 216 (i) and 223 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. 416 (i) and 42 U.S.C.A. 423). Appellant’s application was denied, and his request for reconsideration was also denied. Thereafter, a hearing was held, and upon denial of the claim by the Hearing Examiner, request for review was denied, making the Hearing Examiner’s decision the final declaration of the…