George R. Entrekin v. Caspar W. Weinberger, Secretary, Health, Education and Welfare

Mr. Entrekin appeals from the denial of a period of disability or disability insurance benefits under the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.A., § 405(g). As usual, the question is whether the decision of the Secretary, affirmed by the District Court, is supported by substantial evidence. In our view, the issue is close, but we cannot retry factual issues here.

Mr. Entrekin has a severe case of diabetes from which he has suffered for nearly thirty years. Both the Veterans Administration and the United States Civil Service Commission, in the application of their standards, have held that he is…