Espinosa v. Secretary of Health & Human Services

OPINION AND ORDER

THEIS, District Judge.

This is an action under 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) for judicial review of a denial of a claim for disability benefits under the Social Security Act. Defendant has moved for summary affirmance of the Secretary’s decision and plaintiff has filed a counter motion for summary judgment.

On May 18, 1973, plaintiff filed an application for disability insurance benefits, alleging that disability began on March 5, 1973. The claim was allowed and benefits were awarded based on an onset of disability on March 5, 1973.

On March 31, 1981, the Social Security Administration…