John R. Scott v. Railroad Retirement Board

RICHARD S. ARNOLD, Chief Judge.

John R. Scott asks us to review the decision of the Railroad Retirement Board denying him an occupational disability annuity under section 2(a)(1)(iv) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974, 45 U.S.C. § 231a(a)(1)(iv). The Board adopted the decision of the Hearings Officer, who determined that Mr. Scott was not disabled, as defined by section 223(d)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 423(d)(2)(A). Because this decision is not supported by substantial evidence, we reverse and remand for computation and awarding of benefits.

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The Hearings Officer and the…