Helen M. Treadway v. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare

Appellant sought disability insurance benefits under the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 401, et seq.). A hearing was held before an administrative law judge who denied the claim. His decision was approved by the Appeals Council and became the final decision of the Secretary. Cross-motions for summary judgment were filed, and the appellant filed a motion to remand. The district court denied the motion to remand and entered summary judgment for the Secretary.

Section 205(g) of the Act (42 U.S.C. § 405(g)) provides in part:

The court shall have power to enter, upon the pleadings and transcript…