Robert S. BLAND, Appellant, v. Otis R. BOWEN, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Appellee

Robert Bland appeals from the order of the district court 1 affirming the decision of the Secretary denying his claim for disability benefits. For reversal, Bland argues that the denial of benefits was not sup ported by substantial evidence. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

1. BACKGROUND

Bland filed applications for disability and supplemental security income in April 1983 alleging a disabling heart condition which began on January 30, 1983. The Social Security Administration (SSA) denied Bland’s applications initially and on reconsideration. At Bland’s request, a hearing was held…