Sterling Smokeless Coal Company v. Tammy Akers Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit · Decided 1997-12-17

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Vacated and remanded by published opinion. Judge LUTTIG wrote the opinion, in which Judge RUSSELL and Senior Judge CAMPBELL joined. OPINION LUTTIG, Circuit Judge: Petitioner appeals from a decision of the Benefits Review Board affirming an ALJ’s award of survivor’s benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act, <span class="citation no-…

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