McWilliams v. Bowen

OPINION

GERALD J. WEBER, District Judge.

Plaintiff is a 65 year old widow who had applied for Supplemental Security Income benefits. After several administrative hearings and appeals, and one prior appeal to this court which resulted in remand, plaintiff was finally awarded benefits. However, plaintiff now appeals from the decision of the Secretary as to the onset date of her disability.

Plaintiff suffers from a variety of impairments, including degenerative arthritis of the knee, hips and spine, recurrent kidney stones, a recurring incisional hernia, and residual effects of a serious fracture…