U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2012

Smith v. Pine Ridge Coal Co.

Smith v. Pine Ridge Coal Co.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · Decided November 8, 2012 · Floyd, Motz, Thacker
496 F. App'x 321

Smith v. Pine Ridge Coal Co.

Opinion of the Court

Petition denied by unpublished PER CURIAM opinion.

Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.

PER CURIAM:

Walter F. Smith 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 to 945 (West 2007 & Supp. 2012). Our review of the record discloses that the Board’s decision is based upon substantial evidence and is without reversible error. Accordingly, we deny the petition for review for the reasons stated by the Board. Smith v. Pine Ridge Coal Co., No. 11-0457 BLA (BRB Mar. 23, 2012). 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.

PETITION DENIED.

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