Hayes v. Mathews

MEMORANDUM

ROBERT L. TAYLOR, District Judge.

This is an action to review the final decision of the Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare denying plaintiff’s claim as a miner for black lung benefits pursuant to the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended. 30 U.S.C. § 901 et seq.

Plaintiff filed an application for benefits on March 30, 1970, which was denied initially and upon reconsideration by the Social Security Administration. A de novo hearing was held before a hearing examiner on November 26, 1974, at which plaintiff was represented by counsel and…