Peal L. Seals v. John W. Gardner, Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare

This was an action to review a decision of the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare denying appellant disability benefits under the Social Security Act. The Secretary found that on or before September 30, 1957, appellant was not unable to engage in substantial gainful activity. The cut-off date on the earnings requirement of the Act was, as stated, September 30, 1957. Because there is no evidence of its appearance prior to May 31,1958, an element of back trouble involved in this case could not have been considered by the Secretary.

The other claimed disability stemmed from an accident…