Moncrief v. Folsom

SOPER, Circuit Judge.

The question involved in this case is whether the widow and minor child of a veteran of World War II in the naval service of the United States are entitled to social security benefits under the provisions of the Social Security Act set out in 42 U.S.C.A. § 417(e) (1) (B). The interpretation of the statute was considered in an exhaustive opinion by Judge Chesnut in the District Court, 133 F.Supp. 152, who found against the claimant.

James Gilbert Moncrief served as a career man in the United States Navy from February 10, 1930 to November 18, 1949 when he was given credit…