Morrow v. Asamera Minerals

*1348OPINION

Appellant James Morrow, a miner with thirty years experience, filed a claim with the State Industrial Insurance System (“SIIS”) alleging that he suffered from an occupational disease in his lower back. SIIS conducted a medical evaluation, and summarily denied Morrow’s claim.

After unsuccessfully appealing the denial of his claim to both the hearing officer and the appeals officer, who accorded Morrow a de novo hearing, Morrow filed a petition for judicial review in the district court. The district court denied Morrow’s petition and affirmed the decision of the appeals officer.

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