Mornes Ex Rel. Norment v. Chater

HENRY, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Velma Momes, on behalf of her children, claimants Jesse L. Norment and Colecia Norment, appeals 1 the magistrate judge’s decision affirming the Secretary’s ruling denying her request for children’s benefits under the Social Security Act. 2 Claimants’ applications were denied both initially and on reconsideration. After a hearing, the administrative law judge (ALJ) also denied their request. On appeal, the magistrate judge concluded additional evidence might be relevant and ordered a remand. A second hearing was held, at which plaintiff and the claimants were…