Walter J. Woods v. Robert H. Finch, Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare

OPINION OF THE COURT

Plaintiff appeals from an order of summary judgment, entered in favor of the defendant on October 2, 1969.

Plaintiff worked as a coal miner for 35 years, but was forced to discontinue his employment as a result of osteoarthritis and lung disorders contracted in the course of his employment. He applied -for disability insurance benefits under the Social Security Act. The hearing examiner found that plaintiff had “possible early pneumoconiosis” and osteoarthritis of the lower lumbar region and the knees, but that

“Despite any impairment or impairments suffered by the claimant,…