Martha A. Hammond v. Louis W. Sullivan, Secretary of Health and Human Services

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963 F.2d 379·1992 WL 102620·1992 U.S. App. LEXIS 23708
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitMay 13, 199291-55906California1,117 words

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963 F.2d 379 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Martha A. HAMMOND, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Louis W. SULLIVAN, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Defendant-Appellee. No. 91-55906. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted May 7, 1992. * Decided May 13, 1992. Before TANG, SCHROEDER and BEEZER, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Martha A. Hammond appeals from the final judgment of the district court affirming the decision of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to deny her supplemental security income benefits and disability insurance benefits. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . 3 Hammond contends that the Secretary did not adequately consider whether the combined effect of her physical impairments equals a listed impairment presumed severe enough to preclude gainful work. We agree. Consequently, we reverse and remand to the Secretary for further findings. 4 * Hammond applied for supplemental security income benefits…

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