Legal Opinion
William W. STONE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Margaret M. HECKLER, Secretary of Health & Human Services, Defendant-Appellee
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided February 15, 1985No. 84-1100PublishedCited by 290 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
REAYLEY, Circuit Judge:
William W. Stone appeals the district court’s order dismissing his claim for Social Security disability insurance benefits. 1 Because the administrative law judge (ALJ) applied the wrong legal standard in determining that Stone’s impairment was not severe, we vacate the order of the district court and order a remand to the Secretary for reconsideration consistent with this opinion.
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A 62-year-old man with a fourth-grade education, Stone worked at odd jobs as a trash collector, and as a ranch hand until August 1, 1980. He claimed in his application for disability benefits…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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3Cited by290 opinions
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- Ella McCruter v. Otis R. Bowen, Secretary of Health and Human ServicesCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1986
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