Peters v. Weinberger

MEMORANDUM OPINION

TJOFLAT, District Judge.

This action is brought by plaintiff pursuant to Section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, Title 42, United States Code, Section 405(g), to obtain court review of a final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare on a claim for widow’s insurance benefits under sections 202(e) and 216(c) of the Act. 42 U.S.C. §§ 402(e), 416(c). The case is now before this Court pursuant to opposing motions for summary judgment filed by the parties. The issues have been thoroughly briefed by the parties and argued orally to the Court.

Plaintiff filed an…