Roy A. Green v. John W. Gardner, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

The appellant applied for a period of disability and disability insurance benefits under Title II, Section 216 (i) and 223 of the Social Security Act as amended, 42 U.S.C.A. 416(i) and 423, in which he briefly described his impairment as “nerves & arthritis & heart murmur.” Upon hearing, the claimant, represented by counsel, testified at length. There was considerable additional evidence, including some six or seven medical reports and certificates of physicians who differed widely in their opin ions. The hearing examiner made elaborate and detailed findings, as a result of which he decided…