Support WBURGay Marriage Lawsuit Presses For Survivor BenefitsPlay04:24Download AudioBarbara Bradley HagertyApril 04, 2012 ShareHerbert Burtis' spouse, John Ferris (left), died four years ago. When Burtis went to the Social Security office to apply for survivor benefits, the clerk told him the federal government did not recognize his marriage. (Courtesy of Herbert Burtis)
