Irma WILLIS, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Defendant-Appellee

In this Social Security case, plaintiff Irma Willis appeals the Secretary’s denial of widow’s disability benefits under 42 U.S.C. § 402(e). An administrative law judge found that Ms. Willis was not disabled. This determination was upheld by the Appeals Council. On review the district court affirmed and we agree there exists substantial evidence to uphold the denial of benefits.

Appellant was born on December 31,1919 and has a fifth-grade education. Her only employment experience has been as a domestic worker. She has not worked since 1977. Presently she is receiving supplemental security…