Varner v. Ribicoff

ROBERT L. TAYLOR, Chief Judge.

This suit was filed under Section 205 (g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S. C.A. § 405(g), to review the decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. If the findings of fact of the Secretary are supported by substantial evidence, they are binding upon the trial court under this provision of the Act.

Final decision in this case was rendered on December 19, 1960 by the Appeals Council. The Appeals Council affirmed the decision of the Hearing Examiner (now referred to as the “Referee”) which was rendered on March 25, 1960.

The Examiner and the Appeals…