Blankenship v. Gardner

OPINION

MICHIE, District Judge.

These cases present questions as to the meaning and effect of 42 U.S.C.A. § 406(b) (Supp.1965).

On July 30, 1965 Congress amended the Social Security Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act) and in particular section 206 (42 U.S.C. § 406). (hereinafter referred to as the amendment) to provide for the establishment of attorney fees for representation before the federal courts pursuant to a proceeding for review instituted under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) (1964 ed.).

In all three cases involved here the social security claimant prevailed in this court and final judgments…