Galle v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

DeMOSS, Circuit Judge:

The Court is asked to review final decisions of the Benefits Review Board determining that Galle’s notice of appeal to the Board was timely and awarding a limited amount of compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), 33 U.S.C. § 901 et *442seq. Plaintiff Andrew T. Galle appeals the Board’s decision on the merits of his claim for disability benefits. Galle argues that the Board properly held that his notice of appeal from the ALJ’s decision was timely, but that the Board erroneously limited his benefits by finding only a permanent…