Ben B. Beggs v. Anthony J. Celebrzze, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

J. SPENCER BELL, Circuit Judge.

The petitioner appeals from summary judgment of the district court affirming the Secretary’s decision that he was not entitled to a period cf disability and to disability insurance benefits under sections 216 (i) and 223(a) of the Act. 42 U.S.C. 416(i) and 423(a). The petition was filed January 5, 1961. 1 On June 9, 1961, the West Virginia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency denied the application. On September 27,1961, the Bureau again denied upon review. On July 23, 1963, a Hearing Examiner denied the ap plication as of the critical date April 5, 1961.

After…