Lawson v. Weinberger

MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER

TURK, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff has filed this suit challenging the final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare denying her claim for widow’s benefits under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended, 30 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. Jurisdiction is pursuant to § 413(b) of the Act, 30 U.S.C. § 923(b) which incorporates § 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). The only issue to be decided by this court is whether the Secretary’s final decision is supported by “substantial evidence,” and if it is this court must affirm.

Pla…