attempts to find work.  She further testified that she could not return to work due to leg numbness and because she fell when she attempted to walk without the assistance of a cane or walker.  This numbness had also limited her personal activities;  though she fed and dressed herself, she did not cook, shop or perform housework.


4
The medical evidence presented at the hearing consisted of a report from Dr. Charles Worrell, who concluded that Milano's only abnormality was peripheral neuropathy involving predominantly the left leg.  He observed that no etiologic factor for the peripheral neuropathy had been found.  Dr. Worrell also found that Milano had normal flexion in her feet, legs, and dorsolumbar and cervical spine, and shoulders, and that she had normalhand grasp and dexterity.  See Administrative Transcript at 82-89.


5
In light of this minimal medical evidence of disability, the ALJ determined that Milano was not impaired and not entitled to disability insurance benefits.  On August 16, 1982, Milano timely requested review by the Appeals Council.  She was granted an extension until September 27, 1982 to submit additional evidence.


6
A psychological report and supplemental questionnaire was compiled on September 13, 1982.  They reflected the opinion of Dr. Norman Bills that Milano suffered from a severe psychological disability.  Milano's letter to the Appeals Council, requesting that these items be made a part of the record was dated September 28, 1982, one day after the extension she was granted expired.  On October 25, 1982, the Appeals Council