Legal Opinion
Lorene H. Deters v. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 19, 1986No. 85-4763PublishedCited by 60 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ALVIN B. RUBIN, Circuit Judge:
A widow applied for insurance benefits under sections 202(e) and 223(d)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act 1 alleging disability due to pulmonary emphysema, arthritis and bursitis. An administrative law judge determined that she was disabled within the meaning of the Act and entitled to benefits. On its own motion, pursuant to 20 C.F.R. §§ 404.969-.970, the Appeals Council reviewed the ALJ’s decision and held that the widow was not disabled. The district court affirmed the Appeals Council’s final decision, finding it supported by substantial evidence. The widow…
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