Sherrill ex rel. Sherrill v. Bowen

Christine Sherrill (Sherrill), for her minor son Lamarko Sherrill (Lamarko), appeals *167from a final order of the district court1 affirming the Secretary of Health and Human Services’ (Secretary) denial of Lamar-ko’s application for surviving child’s insurance benefits under the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 402(d) (Supp.III.1985). The sole issue on appeal is whether the decision of the Secretary denying benefits is supported by substantial evidence. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

Sherrill, on behalf of her son Lamarko, filed an application for child’s insurance benefits with the…