Clarence D. Cantrell v. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Clarence D. Cantrell sought judicial review of the final decision of the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare that Cantrell was not entitled to “black lung” benefits under Part B of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969, as amended in 1972, 30 U.S.C.A. § 901 et seq. The district court concluded that the Secretary’s decision was supported by “substantial evidence,” which is the applicable standard of judicial review under the 1969 Act. 30 U.S.C.A. § 923(b); 42 U.S.C.A. §§ 405(g), 421(d). We agree that the Secretary’s decision was supported by “substantial evidence,” and…