United States Supreme Court

402 U.S. 389

Richardson  v.  Perales

 Argued: Jan. 13, 1971. --- Decided: May 3, 1971

Syllabus

Written reports by physicians who have examined claimant for disability insurance benefits under Social Security Act constitute 'substantial evidence' supporting a nondisability finding within the standard of ยง 205(g) of the Act, notwithstanding the reports' hearsay character, the absence of cross-examination (through claimant's failure to exercise his subpoena rights), and the directly opposing testimony by the claimant and his medical witness; and procedure followed under Act does not violate due process requirements.

412 F.2d 44 and 416 F.2d 1250, reversed and remanded.

Daniel M. Friedman, Washington, D.C., for petitioner.

Richard Tinsman, San Antonio, Tex., for respondent.

Mr. Justice BLACKMUN delivered the opinion of the Court.

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