Harry J. Tate, Jr. v. United States of America and United States Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Following an administrative proceeding on appellant’s claim for disability insurance benefits, appellant was notified of denial of his claim on July 19, 1968. The notice advised that he might obtain review of the order, pursuant to § 205(g) of the Social Security Act as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), by filing a civil action against the Secretary in the district court, within 60 days from the date of notice.

Appellant commenced his action on September 19, 1968, two days late. The district court dismissed. We affirm.

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