Hess v. Richardson

OPINION and JUDGMENT

DALTON, Chief Judge.

This action is brought under section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.A. § 405(g), to review a final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. The decision rendered by the hearing examiner on May 26, 1970 denying the plaintiff his claimed disability insurance benefits, became the final decision of the Secretary when the Appeals Council denied the plaintiff’s request for review on August 6, 1970. Plaintiff’s claim for disability insurance benefits has been rejected at all levels of the administrative process and he now…