District Court, District of Columbia May 31, 1979, Civ. A. 78-1147 (Cockrum v. Califano)

MEMORANDUM

OBERDORFER, District Judge.

I. Introduction

A.

Overview

Lena Cockrum and three others filed this suit on June. 26, 1978, challenging delays

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which attend the conducting by the Social Security Administration (SSA) of administrative hearings, and the rendering of final decisions for claimants who appeal the denial, reduction or termination of benefits under Title II (Old Age