Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor v. Adam L. Goudy Benefits Review Board

KEITH, Circuit Judge.

The petitioner, Director of the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor (DOL), seeks review of a decision of the Benefits Review Board precluding the Director from contesting a claim of benefits which was initially approved by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) pursuant to Section 435(a)(2)(A) of the Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. § 945(a)(2)(A). Upon granting initial approval, HEW referred the claim to the DOL which submitted it for further evaluation under Part C of the Act. After a de novo hearing, an…