Mary Mullins v. Secretary of Health and Human Services

Mary Mullins appeals the District Court’s order affirming the Secretary’s decision terminating her social security disability benefits. Mrs. Mullins had received benefits from September 1974 to June 1978. The evidence supporting her claim revealed lower back pain and some mental impairment. Her benefits ceased after Dr. Korb examined her and found her to be in relatively good physical and mental condition. On appeal, Mrs. Mullins argues that Dr. Korb’s report is inadequate evidence upon which to base the termination decision.

The standard in a termination ease is, as in all other social…