Stillman Small v. John W. Gardner, Secretary, Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Plaintiff applied for Social Security benefits on behalf of two minor children. The hearing examiner who heard the matter locally allowed the claim. Shortly thereafter, the Appeals Council of the Social Security Administration in Washington reviewed and by decision dated July 24, 1962, reversed the hearing examiner. On the same day the Council notified plaintiff of its decision.

In this action, brought more than four and a half years later, 1 plaintiff, appearing pro se, seeks review of the Appeals Council’s decision. The district court, after hearing, dismissed the complaint for lack of…