Rhine v. Stevedoring Services of America

WHYTE, District Judge:

Petitioner Lloyd Rhine (“Rhine”) seeks review of a decision of the Benefits Review Board (“BRB” or “Board”) under 33 U.S.C. § 921(c) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”). We review the Board’s decision for “errors of law and for adherence to the statutory standard governing the Board’s review of the administrative law judge’s factual determinations.” Todd Shipyards Corp. v. Black, 717 F.2d 1280, 1284 (9th Cir.1983) (quoting Bumble Bee Seafoods v. Director, OWCP, 629 F.2d 1327, 1328 (9th Cir.1980)). “The BRB must accept the AL J’s findings…