Black Diamond Coal Mining Co. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Non-Argument Calendar.
1Per curiam
Black Diamond Coal Mining Company (“Black Diamond”) appeals the decision of the Benefits Review Board (“BRB”) awarding disability benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. §§ 901 to 945 (1994) (“the Act”), and its accompanying regulations. See 20 C.F.R. pt. 718 (1996). The sole issue on appeal is whether Herman Mar-cum’s total pulmonary disability was due to pneumoconiosis. Because the BRB did not apply the proper causation standard, we vacate and remand.
I. Background
Herman Marcum, an Alabama coal miner last employed by Black Diamond, filed a claim for black lung disability…
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