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Johnny O. Belcher v. Director, Owcp

Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Decided November 8, 1989No. 89-3152PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

KEITH, Circuit Judge.

Petitioner, Johnny 0. Belcher (“Belch-er”), appeals from the December 30, 1988 decision and order of the Benefits Review Board (“the Board”), denying his claim under the Black Lung Benefits Act, as amended, 30 U.S.C. § 932(a) (“the Act”). For the reasons stated below, we AFFIRM.

I

On December 23, 1972, Belcher applied for benefits under Part B of the Act, as amended, 30 U.S.C. §§ 901-945. The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) initially denied the claim on June 27, 1973, and ultimately on September 6, 1974. On April 5, 1978, Belcher elected Social Security review of his…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs v. Lilburn RoweCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1983
  2. Lewis Gibas v. Saginaw Mining Company Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs and Benefits Review BoardCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1984
  3. Melvin Welch v. Benefits Review Board Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1986
  4. John M. Knuckles v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1989
  5. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs v. Herman B. ForesterCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1989

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3Cited by14 opinions

  1. B-West Imports, Inc. v. United StatesUnited States Court of International Trade · 1995
  2. Jonida Trucking, Incorporated v. Robert F. Hunt Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1997
  3. Clyde Wilson v. Eastover Mining Company Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1993
  4. Chappell v. R.I. Department of Human Services, 02-4586 (2003)Superior Court of Rhode Island · 2003
  5. Curry v. Superior Pocahontas Coal Co.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1994

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