Legal Opinion
Peter Kowalchick v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided January 12, 1990No. 89-3504PublishedCited by 41 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
GIBBONS, Chief Judge:
Peter Kowalchick petitions for review of a final decision of the Benefits Review Board of the United States Department of Labor, denying him benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C.A. § 932(a) (West 1986). We will reverse the decision of the Benefits Review Board and direct that benefits be awarded.
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This case has a lengthy procedural history. Kowalchick filed for disability benefits pursuant to the Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C.A. §§ 901-945 (West 1986) (“the Act”) on May 30,1973. The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) denied his…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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- Leo R. Smith v. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Secretary of the Department of Health, Education and WelfareCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1981
- Mullins Coal Co. of Va. v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation ProgramsSupreme Court of the United States · 1988
- Johnnie York v. Benefits Review Board Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1987
- 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
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3Cited by41 opinions
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- Labelle Processing Company v. John Swarrow and Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1996
- Mary Lango, Widow of Andrew F. Lango v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Respondent/party-In-InterestCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1997
- Josephine Mancia Widow of Angelo Mancia v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1997
- John A. Soubik, of the Estate of Cecilia Soubik v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of LaborCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 2004
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