(Download) "Riddle v. Director" by United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit # Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Riddle v. Director
- Author : United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Release Date : January 06, 1995
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 50 KB
Description
Barbara Riddle, the dependent daughter of Charles Riddle, a former coal miner, appeals from a decision of the Benefits Review Board (Board) affirming the administrative law Judges (ALJ) decision to deny her application for black lung survivors benefits. In denying benefits, the ALJ found that Riddle failed to establish that pneumoconiosis contributed to the miners death under 20 C.F.R. § 718.205(c) (1995). On appeal, Riddle contends that the ALJ applied the improper legal standard in determining whether death was due to pneumoconiosis under § 718.205(c), and also erred by failing to find her entitled to invocation of the irrebuttable presumption of death due to pneumoconiosis under 20 C.F.R. § 718.304 (1995). The Director, Office of Workers Compensation Programs (Director) responds, supporting Riddles first contention, but disagreeing with her second contention. Allied Signal Corporation (employer) also responds, urging affirmance of the Boards decision in all respects.