Shuck v. Consolidation Coal Co.

OPINION

Giles Shuck seeks review of the Benefits Review Board’s decision and order affirming the administrative law judge’s denial of black lung benefits pursuant to 30 U.S.C.A. §§ 901 et seq. (West 1986 & Supp.2000). Our review of the record discloses that the Board’s decision is based upon substantial evidence and is without reversible error. Accordingly, we affirm the denial of Shuck’s benefits.

I

Shuck worked for Consolidation Coal Company for forty-two years, nineteen years of which were underground and twenty-one years of which were above ground. For the last eight years of his employment…