Barbara MARSHALL, Appellant, v. Otis R. BOWEN, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Appellee

Barbara Marshall appeals from the district court’s order affirming the decision of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) denying Marshall’s application for Supplemental Security Income benefits. We reverse and remand the case to the district court with directions to remand to the Secretary for further proceedings.

Marshall filed her application for SSI benefits in January 1986 alleging disability attributable to a hysterectomy, arthritis, and nerves. Marshall’s application was denied initially and upon reconsideration. An administrative law judge (ALJ) held a hearing September…