Welsh v. Weinberger

FRANK A. KAUFMAN, District Judge.

Plaintiff, Harry E. Welsh, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) incorporated by reference through 30 U.S.C. § 923(b), asks this Court to reverse a final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (the Secretary) denying his claim for “black lung” benefits under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 as amended, 30 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. (the Act). Plaintiff’s initial application for benefits under the Act on January 25, 1971 (Tr. at 67 — 70) was denied (Tr. at 71 — 72). The Bureau of Disability Insurance of the Social Security…