B. B. On Behalf of A. L. B. v. Richard S. Schweiker, Secretary of Health and Human Services

GODBOLD, Chief Judge:

Mrs. B appeals from the judgment of the district court affirming the Secretary’s denial of surviving child’s insurance benefits, 42 U.S.C. § 402(d)(1), to her child, A. B-B v. Califano, 476 F.Supp. 970 (M.D.Ga.1979).

Mrs. B’s deceased husband, Mr. B, is the wage earner through whom A claims benefits. Although A was born during Mrs. B’s marriage to Mr. B, it is undisputed that A is not his child. A was conceived while Mr. B was in military service overseas. Mrs. B concedes that the child is illegiti mate. The issue before us is whether A is a stepchild within the meaning of…