Paone v. Schweiker

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

McNAUGHT, District Judge.

This action came on to be heard on cross motions for summary judgment pursuant to Rule 56(b), F.R.Civ.P.

Plaintiff, an applicant for disability insurance benefits, seeks review under § 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), of a final decision of the Secretary denying his application. The threshold inquiry for establishing eligibility for disability insurance benefits is whether or not the applicant has accrued the requisite number of quarters to qualify for coverage as set forth in Section 223(a)(1) and (cXl) of the Social Security…