U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2002

Yates v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

Yates v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · Decided August 15, 2002 · Hamilton, Motz, Widener
42 F. App'x 646

Yates v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM.

Eugene Yates seeks review of the Benefits Review Board’s decision and order affirming the administrative law judge’s denial of black lung benefits pursuant to 30 U.S.C.A. §§ 901-945 (West 1986 & Supp. 2002). Our review of the record discloses that the Board’s decision is based upon substantial evidence and is without reversible error. Accordingly, we affirm on the reasoning of the Board. See Yates v. Virginia Pocahontas Coal Co., No. 01-555-BLA (B.R.B. Feb. 19, 2002). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED.

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