Perkins v. Flemming

TOLIN, District Judge.

Plaintiff brought this action under Section 205(g) of the Social Security Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C.A. § 405(g) to review a “final decision” of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Plaintiff was not successful in his initial proceedings before the Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance. The determination of the Bureau was made upon its consideration of the documents filed with it by plaintiff.

Following an adverse summary determination, he requested a hearing and, in accordance with prescribed procedure 1 a hearing was held before a Referee. It was conducted…