Hill v. Director, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs

DeMOSS, Circuit Judge:

George Hill appeals the Benefits Review Board’s (“Board”) affirmance of the Administrative Law Judge’s (“ALJ”) decision that Hill’s disability benefits claim was untimely under § 913 of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA” or “Act”), 33 U.S.C. §§ 901-50. Hill further appeals the reduction in attorneys’ fees and costs. For the reasons stated below, we affirm.

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On October 1,1980, Hill injured his back while working for Avondale Shipyards, Inc. (“Avondale”). After a week of disability leave, Hill returned to his sandblasting job until mid-November…