Puckett v. Mathews

MEMORANDUM OPINION and ORDER

TURK, Chief Judge.

The plaintiff, Johnny J. Puckett, has filed this action, challenging the final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, which denied his claim for “black lung” benefits under the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended, 30 U.S.C. § 901, et seq. Jurisdiction of this court is pursuant to § 413(b) of the Act, 30 U.S.C. § 923(b), which incorporates § 205(g) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 405(g). The only issue before this court is whether the Secretary’s decision is supported by substantial evidence. If…