Medalia v. Folsom

FORD, District Judge.

This is an action brought under 42 U.S.C.A. § 405(g) for review of a decision of a referee of the Social Security Administration, holding that plaintiff was entitled to Old Age Insurance benefits from May, 1953, but not before that date. Plaintiff contends he is entitled to receive benefits from October, 1950.

Plaintiff, born in 1881, is a physician who served as a medical officer in the armed forces of the United States from April 1, 1941 to May 25, 1946. He was then retired for disability with the rank of colonel, and has since received army retirement pay. His right to…