Frank EVANS, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Defendant-Appellee

Prank Evans appeals from the judgment of the district court dismissing his action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) and upholding the Secretary’s determination that Evans is not disabled and is therefore not entitled to disability benefits. Evans argues that the medical evidence establishes an impairment which meets or equals an impairment listed in Appendix 1, 20 C.F.R. § 404, Subpt. P.

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Evans filed his application for disability benefits on January 19, 1984 alleging an onset date of September 28, 1983. Evans’ application was denied both initially and upon reconsideration. Evans then…