Casey v. United States

Plaintiff, Thomas H. Casey, was employed by the office of Hearings and Appeals (formerly the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals) of the Social Security Administration as a temporary administrative law judge for consecutive appointments from October 29, 1974, through December 31, 1976. At the time of his first such appointment, he was 70 years old and had previously engaged in private practice. During his tenure, he was stationed at Greensboro, North Carolina, and adjudicated only Title II (black lung) claims. His tenure expired on December 31, 1976, and he was not extended after that date, nor…