Hall v. Harris

MEMORANDUM OPINION

GLEN M. WILLIAMS, District Judge.

Plaintiff has filed this action challenging certain provisions of his awards of “black lung” benefits and disability insurance benefits under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act and the Social Security Act, respectively. Jurisdiction of this court attaches pursuant to § 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g), which is incorporated by the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act under 30 U.S.C. § 923(b). While plaintiff has been awarded benefits under both federal programs, plaintiff complains of a reduction in both sets…