Dyncorp International v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

Petitioners Dyncorp International and Fidelity & Casualty Company of New York/CNA International appeal the decision and order of the Department of Labor Benefits Review Board reversing the Administrative Law Judge’s dismissal of respondent Elizabeth Mechler’s claim for benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 901-50, as extended by the Defense Base Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1651-54, as untimely. The Board determined that the ALJ’s principal finding on the issue of timeliness was not supported by substantial evidence. We agree and, accordingly, affirm the Board’s…