Any individual whose claim for benefits under this subchapter 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. ( Pub. L. 91–173, title IV, § 434 , as added Pub. L. 95–239, § 14 , Mar. 1, 1978 , 92 Stat. 103 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective Mar. 1, 1978 , see section 20(a) of Pub. L. 95–239 , set out as an Effective Date of 1978 Amendment note under section 901 of this title .