Patterson v. Bowen

WIDENER, Circuit Judge:

Woodrow and Audrey Patterson appeal from the district court’s order of summary judgment in this Social Security benefits dispute. Both the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) and the district court found that Woodrow Patterson, under Social Security law, is the father of an illegitimate child, Travis Zachary White, and accordingly decided that Travis was entitled to child’s insurance benefits on Woodrow Patterson’s wage earner’s account. We hold that substantial evidence supports the district court’s findings and affirm.

The Pattersons are married. Mr.…