Copenhaver v. Weinberger

MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER

TURK, Chief Judge.

This is an action under § 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 405(g), to review a final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare denying plaintiff’s claim for old-age insurance benefits on her own account. Her claim was denied on the ground that she lacked the requisite quarters of coverage. To qualify for old-age insurance benefits, an applicant must meet the requirements of § 202(a) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 402(a). That section provides that:

“(a) Every individual who — (1) is a fully insured individual…