Legal Opinion
Playford R. Jordan v. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided September 19, 1978No. 77-1932PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WINTER, Circuit Judge:
Jordan, a coal miner for more than fifteen years, appeals from the denial of his claim for black lung benefits under 30 U.S.C. §§ 921-925. 1 Because we think the Secretary’s explanation of his rejection of evidence developed after June 30,1973 was inadequate, we reverse and remand the case for further proceedings.
Jordan submitted his application for benefits in March, 1972, and a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) was held in March, 1975. The medical evidence before the AU was conflicting. A ventilatory function study performed on April 5, 1972 showed an…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Rena Sklar Oppenheim v. Robert H. Finch, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (Now Caspar Weinberger,)Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1974
- Joseph D. Arnold v. Secretary of Health, Education and WelfareCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1977
- Talley v. MathewsCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1977
- Clarence C. Sharpless v. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and WelfareCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1978
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