Legal Opinion
Wilson v. Benefits Review Board
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided November 5, 1984No. 84-1110PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SPROUSE, Circuit Judge:
James K. Wilson, a coal miner, appeals from a decision of the Benefits Review Board denying his claim for black lung disability payments under 30 U.S.C. §§ 901-45 (1982) (the Black Lung Act). We reverse and direct an award of benefits.
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The Department of Labor initially ruled on August 1, 1979, finding that Wilson was eligible for benefits and that Valley Camp Coal Company was the responsible employer. At Valley Camp’s request, the claim was referred to the Office of Administrative Law Judges for a formal hearing. The ALJ conducted a hearing and issued his decision on…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Amigo Smokeless Coal Company v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, U. S. Dept. Of Labor, and Clarence BowerCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1981
- Ernest Hampton v. United States Department of Labor Benefits Review Board, Beatrice Pocahontas Coal Company, Old Republic CompaniesCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1982
- Bobby G. Whicker v. United States Department of Labor Benefits Review Board and Clinchfield Coal CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1984
- Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor v. Beatrice Pocahontas Company and Acie D. BlankenshipCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1983
- Bryan Beavan v. Bethlehem Mines Corporation, and Director, Office of Workmen's Compensation ProgramsCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1984
3Cited by30 opinions
- Old Ben Coal Company v. Mary E. Prewitt, and Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1985
- Tony Zbosnik v. Badger Coal Company and Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1985
- Carl C. Thorn v. Itmann Coal Company Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1993
- Lane Hollow Coal Company v. Director, Office Of Workers' Compensation ProgramsCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1998
- Peabody Coal Co. v. ShonkCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1990
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