Avondale Shipyards, Inc. v. Charles Kennel, and Director Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, U.S. Department of Labor

Appellant Avondale Shipyards, Inc. (“Avondale Shipyards”), seeks reversal of a Benefits Review Board decision that affirmed an administrative law judge’s award of benefits to appellee Charles Kennel under the provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 901-950 (1982 & Supp. V 1987). Avondale Shipyards argues that there is no substantial evidence to support the award of compensation benefits. This Court, however, is unable to discern that the Benefits Review Board erroneously affirmed the judgment of the administrative law judge.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY