Reyes v. Secretary, Department of Health & Human Services

OPINION

EDWARD WEINFELD, District Judge.

Plaintiff pro se Antonio Reyes has filed this action to review a final decision of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“Secretary”) denying him Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”). After his application had been denied by the disability examiner, plaintiff requested a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”). Testimony was taken before the ALJ on December 3, 1981, and February 1, 1982, at which time plaintiff was represented by counsel. On March 4, the ALJ issued a formal ruling, finding the plaintiff ineligible for SSI benefits on the…