Does Belcher hold that the equal protection mandate was not violated by a provision of the Social Security Act which required deductions from disability benefits to offset workmen's compensation payments?

17 Belcher held that the equal protection mandate was not violated by a provision of the Social Security Act which required deductions from disability benefits to offset workmen's compensation payments, but did not require such deductions for other benefits such as private disability payments. Cf. Goosby v. Osser, supra, 409 U.S. at 518-522, 93 S.Ct. 854 (evaluation of substantiality by distinguishing allegedly similar prior decision).

18 In this case, a three-judge court was convened, which ruled against plaintiffs on the merits.