Edward Paul Engle v. Social Security Administration

Cape Girardeau, Missouri social security DIWC/DIWW benefits lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for benefits.

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.

08/26/2024 15 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the decision of the Commissioner is REVERSED, and this case is REMANDED for further proceedings.A separate Judgment in accordance with this Memorandum and Order is entered this same date. Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 08/26/2024. (CMH) (Entered: 08/26/2024)

08/26/2024 16 JUDGMENT in favor of Edward Paul Engle against Martin O'Malley: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that this matter is reversed and remanded to the Commissioner pursuant to sentence four of 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). Signed by Sr. District Judge John A. Ross on 08/26/2024. (CMH) (Entered: 08/26/2024)