St. John Stevedoring Co., Inc., Employer, and Insurance Company of North America, Carrier v. Johnetta Wilfred, Alene C. Jones, and Director, Owcp

POLITZ, Circuit Judge:

St. John Stevedoring Company, Inc. and Insurance Company of North America (INA) petition for review of a decision by the Benefits Review Board (BRB) awarding Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA, 33 U.S.C. §§ 901-950) death benefits to Alene C. Jones and Johnetta Rene Wilfred, mother and daughter, respectively, of John Henry Jones, the deceased worker. We deny review as relates to Johnetta Rene Wilfred but grant same as respects Alene C. Jones, finding that the benefits due her are subject to a credit, as discussed herein.

Background

On May 27, 1979, John…