Collins v. Weinberger

MEMORANDUM ORDER

DENNIS R. KNAPP, Chief Judge.

This is an action to review the final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare denying plaintiff’s claim as the widow of a deceased coal miner for black lung benefits pursuant to Section 411(a) and Section 412(a)(2) of the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended by the Black Lung Benefits Act of 1972. 30 U.S.C.A. §§ 921(a) and 922(a)(2). Review is pursuant to 30 U.S.C.A. § 923(b) which expressly incorporates Section 205(g) and (h) of the Social Security Act. 42 U.S. C.A. § 405(g) and (h). The action is presently…