Hoffman v. Bowen

MEMORANDUM OPINION

KOCORAS, District Judge:

The plaintiff in this action, Irving Hoffman, seeks judicial review of a final decision of the Secretary of Health and Human Services denying his application for a period of disability and disability benefits. The parties have filed cross-motions for summary judgment. For the following reasons, the plaintiff’s motion is denied, the defendant’s motion is granted, and the Secretary’s decision is affirmed.

FACTS

Hoffman applied for a period of disability and disability benefits under the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 416(i), 428(d), on November 21,…