Koski v. Weinberger

MEMORANDUM ORDER

MAXWELL, Chief Judge.

This is an action for judicial review of the final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare denying plaintiff’s claim as the widow of a miner for “black lung” benefits under the provisions of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended, 30 U.S.C. § 901 et seq. Jurisdiction is founded on § 413(b) of the Act, 30 U.S.C. § 923(b), which incorporates § 205(g) and (h) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) and (h), by reference. This Court’s function is limited to a review of the record to determine whether the…