Legal Opinion
SGS Control Services v. Director
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided June 27, 1996No. 95-60027PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DENNIS, Circuit Judge.
An administrative law judge (ALJ) found that Francis Barrios was permanently and totally disabled due to a work-related injury covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and awarded benefits accordingly. The Benefits Review Board (the Board) affirmed the judgment. Petitioners, SGS Control Services (SGS) and CNA Insurance Co., seek review of both the finding of permanent and total disability, and the determination of compensation rate. For the reasons assigned, we affirm.
I. Facts and Procedural History
On January 8,1982, claimant, Francis…
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