Ruhl v. Bowen

ORDER

WHIPPLE, District Judge.

This suit involves plaintiff’s application under Title XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1381 et seq., for supplemental security income (SSI) benefits. Section 1631(c)(3) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1383(c)(3) provides for judicial review of a “final decision” of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to the same extent as provided in Section 205(g) of the Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). The matter is before the court on the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment.

Plaintiff’s application was denied initially and upon reconsideration. After…