Barrett L. Gray v. Robert H. Finch, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

This is an appeal from the denial of disability benefits under the Social Security Act. Appellant’s claim was rejected administratively by a Hearing Examiner, by the Appeals Council, and by the Secretary. The District Court granted summary judgment and affirmed the decision of the Secretary, and the question before us is whether the Secretary’s determination is supported by substantial evidence. Social Security Act, § 205 (g), 42 U.S.C. § 405(g).

Under the Act, the claimant must show that he is suffering from a medical disability which prevents him not only from performing his previous work,…