James Arthur Rowan v. Howard Z. Morgan, District Director, Social Security Administration

WELLFORD, Circuit Judge.

The Social Security Administration appeals the Bankruptcy Court’s determination that the Administration’s right to recover an overpayment of benefits was properly discharged in bankruptcy. The Administration argues that its right to recover the benefits is exempted from the operation of the bankruptcy laws by § 207 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 407(a). It also argues it was not properly notified of the bankruptcy proceedings. The judgment is affirmed.

On November 7, 1980, the Administration informed debtor, James A. Rowan, that he had earned income during 1979…