Escoe v. Shalala

MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER

MeAVOY, Chief Judge.

This matter was referred to Magistrate Judge Ralph W. Smith, Jr. for a report and recommendation pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b) and Local Rule 44F. This action is brought pursuant to section 205(g) of the Social Security Act (Act), as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), to review a final determination of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) denying plaintiffs application for retirement benefits. Briefs were filed by the parties in accordance with the Standing Order of May 4, 1988, letters were submitted to the court by the pro se…