J.V.G. v. Social Security Administration

St. Joseph, Missouri social security disability law lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for Social Security: DIWC/DIWW benefits by HHS.



An individual must be 50 years old, be found disabled, and have been married to a person who was insured when that person died. The widow/widower must also become disabled within 7 years of their spouse's death. There are special rules when the spouse draws benefits on behalf of children that extends the 7 years, so it does not start until the children are grown. If a prior divorced spouse dies, the disabled person must have been married to the deceased spouse seven years. If the Widow/Widower is 60 or over, and meets the other requirements, then he or she does not have to be found disabled.

02/07/2024 16 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge Stephen R. Bough: ORAL ARGUMENT held on 2/7/2024. Order to be entered. Counsel appearing for Plaintiff(s): Kyle Sciolaro. Counsel appearing for Defendant(s): Jeff Ray. Time in court: 11:28 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. To order a transcript of this hearing please contact Gayle Wambolt, 816-512-5641, gayle_wambolt@mow.uscourts.gov. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Peters, Tracey) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

02/07/2024 17 ORDERED that the conclusion of the Commissioner is AFFIRMED. Signed on 2/7/2024 by District Judge Stephen R. Bough. (Peters, Tracey) (Entered: 02/07/2024)

02/07/2024 18 CLERK'S JUDGMENT. (Peters, Tracey) (Entered: 02/07/2024)