Cole v. Heckler

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

EARL E. O’CONNOR, Chief Judge.

This matter comes before the court on defendant’s motion for an order affirming the Secretary’s decision, and plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment.

This is an action under § 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), for judicial review of the final decision of the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Plaintiff filed his application for disability insurance benefits as provided by 42 U.S.C. § 423, on October 26, 1977. The claim was allowed and benefits were awarded beginning May 4, 1977. The Social Security Administration…