Pub. L. 91-173, tit. IV, pt. C, sec. 434 (as amended)

Sec. 434. Any individual whose claim for benefits under this title is denied shall receive from the Secretary a written statement of the reasons for denial of such claim, and a summary of the administrative hearing record or, upon good cause shown, a copy of any transcript thereof.[30 U.S.C. 944] Added March 1, 1978, P.L. 95–239, sec. 14, 92 Stat. 103.