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align="center"><b> <font class="headermed">TABLE OF CONTENTS<br><br><br></font> </b></p> </a> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="topdoc"><b></b></a><b><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/FORWARD.pdf">FORWARD AND LIST OF RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS</a></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/INTRO.pdf">INTRODUCTION</a></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf">PART I           DEFINITIONS</a></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#A">A.  Miner</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">      <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#A1">1.  Coal Mine; Coal Mine Dust</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">      <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#A2">2.  Status/Function/Situs & Situs/Function Tests</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">      <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#A3">3.  Construction/Transportation Workers</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.0in;text-indent:-1.0in">       <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#A4">4.  General Case Listings For Covered and Not Covered Coal Mine Employment [listed in Circuit order]</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in">     <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#A4a">a.  Cases: Covered Coal Mine Employment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in">     <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#A4b">b.  Cases: Not Covered Coal Mine Employment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#B">B.  Survivors/Dependents</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">[Digest Headings: Widow-Subsequent Remarriage; SSA Benefits As Miner's Property; Impact of State Law; Disabled Child; Conveyance of a Home; Eligible Survivors at Section 725.545(c)(4-7); Under the 2000 Amendments to the Regulations]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#C">C.  Pneumoconiosis</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">[Digest Headings: Anthracosis in Lymph Nodes; Progressive Nature of Pn; Applicability of Revised Regulation 20 C.F.R. §718.210(a)]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#D">D.  Total Disability</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">[Digest Headings: Establishing Total Disability Under the Act; Age As a Cause of Disability]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#E">E.  Length of Coal Mine Employment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#F">F.  Usual Coal Mine Employment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">[Digest Headings: Voluntary Overtime]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#G">G.  Comparable and Gainful Work</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#H">H.  Responsible Operator</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">[Digest Headings: Changing Form of Business Entity; Withdrawal of Controversion; Federal Government as Operator; Notice to Carrier; Identifying the Responsible Operator; Transfer of Liability]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#I">I.  Benefits</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTI.pdf#J">J.  Workers’ Compensation Law</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf">PART II          PROCEDURAL ISSUES</a></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#A">A.  Requirement to File State Workers' Compensation Claim; Offset</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">[Digest Headings: Section 725.535(b) Validity; Offset]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#B">B.  Consequences of Filing a Part B Claim</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">[Digest Headings: Converting Part B Claims to Part C; Prior Findings of Entitlement; Medical Benefits Only]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#C">C.  Payment of Benefits</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#C1">1.  Generally; Assessment of Interest</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">   <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#C2"> 2.  Under the 1981 Amendments to the Act: Transfer Cases</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in">[Digest Headings: Trust Fund Liability]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#C3">3.  Overpayments</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#C3a">a.  Erroneous Information</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#C3b">b.  Income and Expenses</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#C3c">c.  Defeat the Purposes of the Act</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#C3d">d.  Changed One’s Position for the Worse</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#C3e">e.  Miscellaneous</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#D">D.  Applicable Law</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">[Digest Headings: Application of Current Law By Appellate Tribunal]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E">E.  Viability of Claims</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E1">1.  Abandonment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in">[Digest Headings: Distinguishing Sections 725.409 and 725.410]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E2">2.  Merger of Claims/Duplicate Claims</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E2a">a.  Tenth Circuit's Duplicate Claim Approach</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E2b">b.  Material Change of Conditions</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.5in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E2b1">1).  Subsequent Claims</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E2c">c.  Merging Duplicate Claims</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E2d">d.  Duplicate Survivors’ Claims</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E2e">e.  Under the 2000 Amendments to the Regulations</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E3">3.  Subsequent Claims/Revised Version of 20 C.F.R. §725.309</a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#E4">4.  Statute of Limitations</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#F">F.  Modifications</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#F1">1.  Generally</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#F2">2.  Procedural Issues</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#F3">3.  Mistake of Fact/Change in Conditions</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#G">G.  Commencement of Benefits</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#G1">1.  Onset of Total Disability Due to Pneumoconiosis</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#G1a">a.  Section 727.302 Validity</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#G1b">b.  Generally</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#G2">2.  The Effect of Continued Employment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#H">H.  Scope of Review</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#H1">1.  Generally; Timeliness</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#H1a">a.  Thirty Day Notice; Section 725.458</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#H2">2.  Administrative Procedure Act</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#H3">3.  Law of the Case</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#H4">4.  Issues on Appeal</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#H4a">a.  Board's Authority</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#H4b">b.  Jurisdiction </a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.5in">[Digest Headings: Jurisdiction on Interest Cases]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#H4c">c.  Secretary’s Authority</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#I">I.  Policies in General</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#I1">1.  Settlements and Releases</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTII.pdf#J">J.  Timeliness of Claim Filing</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf">PART III        ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING OF CLAIMS</a></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#A">A.<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; font-size:0.55em">     </span>The Claims Process</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:102.0pt;text-indent:-.25in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#A1">1. Filing of Claims/Appeals, Service, Sufficiency of Pleadings</a><br> <br> [Digest Headings: Actual Knowledge of Service; Sufficiency of Pleadings (Cross-appeals); Timely Filing of Appeals; Interlocutory Appeals; Validity of Section 802.206(e)]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:102.0pt;text-indent:-.25in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#A2">2. The District Director's Role and Representative</a><br> <br> [Digest Headings: Deference to the Director in Interpreting Regulations; Relationship Between District Director and the Director; Validity of DOL Denial Letter; Pre-Hearing Conferences; Reply Briefs; Notification of Claim/Initial Finding; Maintenance of the Record]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#A3">3. Claimants' Right to Complete Pulmonary Evaluation</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#B">B.  Full and Fair Hearing</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#B1">1.  Right to a Hearing; Waiver</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">            [Digest Headings: Right to a Hearing; Waiver]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#B2">2.  Due Process</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#B3">3.  Right to Counsel</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#B3a">a.  Role of Government Attorney</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:160.0pt;">[Digest Headings: Absence of Counsel; Acts of Counsel Binding on Party]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#B4">4.  Admission of Evidence</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#B5">5.  Costs</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C">C.  Evaluation and Weighing of Evidence</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C1">1.  Elements of Entitlement</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C1a">a.  Generally; Interpretation of Medical Data</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C1b">b.  Disability</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:160.0pt;">[Digest Headings: Date at Which Disability is Judged; Inferring Total Disability]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C1c">c.  Existence of Pneumoconiosis</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C1d">d.  Cause of Disability and Pneumoconiosis</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:160.0pt;">[Digest Headings: Concurrent Causes of Disability; Silent Evidence; Erroneous Premise; Proof of Coal Dust Exposure]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C2">2.  Specific Evidentiary Principles</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C2a">a.  <i> Blevins</i> Test for Admissibility</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C2b">b.  Later Evidence</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C2c">c.  True Doubt</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C2d">d.  Adverse and Negative Inferences</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">            [Digests Headings: Use of Negative Inferences]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C3">3.  Medical Reports</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C3a">a.  Physicians: Qualifications/Treating/Non-Examining</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C3b">b.  Hostility: Opinions in Conflict with the Act</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:122.0pt;"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C3c">c.  Opinions Contrary to the Revised Regulations</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C4">4.  Miscellaneous</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C4a">a.  Lay Testimony/Evidence</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C4b">b.  X-Rays, Readers and Quality Standards</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:160.0pt;">[Digest Headings: Distinguishing “B” Readers; Section 413(b) Prohibition; Substantial Evidence]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C4c">c.  Autopsy and Biopsy Evidence, Quality Standards</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C4d">d.  Ventilatory and Blood Gas Studies, Quality Standards</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C4e">e.  Vocational Experts and Evidence</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIII.pdf#C4f">f.  Contraindication of Continued Employment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf">PART IV        ESTABLISHING ENTITLEMENT UNDER 20 C.F.R. PART 718</a></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#A">A.  In General</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#A1">1.  Applicability</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#A2">2.  Validity</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#A3">3.  Quality Standards</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">            <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#A3a">a.  Applicability</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">            <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#A3b">b.  In General</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#B">B.  Existence of Pneumoconiosis</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:102.0pt;text-indent:-.25in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#B1">1.<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; font-size:0.55em">      </span>Section 718.202(a)(1):  X-ray Evidence</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:102.0pt;text-indent:-.25in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#B2">2.<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; font-size:0.55em">      </span>Section 718.202(a)(2):  Biopsy or Autopsy</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:102.0pt;text-indent:-.25in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#B3">3.<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; font-size:0.55em">      </span>Section 718.202(a)(3):  Presumptions</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:138.0pt;text-indent:-.25in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#B3a">a.<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; font-size:0.55em">       </span>Section 718.304: Complicated Pneumoconiosis</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:160.0pt;">[NOTE: for digests and discussion of Sections 718.304, 718.305 and 718.306 please refer to Parts V and VII of this outline]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#B4">4.  Section 718.202(a)(4):  Medical Reports</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#B5">5.  Under the 2000 Revisions to the Regulations</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#C">C.  Pneumoconiosis Arising Out of Coal Mine Employment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#D">D.  Total Disability:  Section 718.204</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#D1">1.  Generally</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#D2">2.  Section 718.204(c)(1)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#D3">3.  Section 718.204(c)(2)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#D4">4.  Section 718.204(c)(3)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#D5">5.  Section 718.204(c)(4)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#D6">6.  Section 718.204(c)(5)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#E">E.  Cause of Disability</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in">        <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#E1">1.  Section 718.204(b)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in">        <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#E2">2.  Section 718.204(c)(1)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTIV.pdf#F">F.  Survivors' Claims Without Benefit of a Presumption: Section 718.205</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:110.0pt;"> [NOTE: for digests and discussion of Section 718.303, please refer to Part VII of this outline]</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTV.pdf">PART V          STATUTORY PRESUMPTIONS IN MINERS' CLAIMS</a></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTV.pdf#A">A.  Section 411(c)(1)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTV.pdf#B">B.  Section 411(c)(3)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTV.pdf#C">C.  Section 411(c)(4)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf">PART VI        REGULATORY PRESUMPTIONS</a></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#A">A.  20 C.F.R. §727.203 Interim Presumption in General</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#A1">1.  Section 727.203(a)(1)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">   <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#A2"> 2.  Section 727.203(a)(2)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#A3">3.  Section 727.203(a)(3)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#A4">4.  Section 727.203(a)(4)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#A5">5.  Section 727.203(a)(5)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B">B.  Rebuttal of the Interim Presumption</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B1">1.  Section 727.203(b)(1), (b)(2) Rebuttal</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B1a">a.  Total disability is without regard to cause</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B1b">b.  Rebuttal can not be established on the basis of no impairment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B1c">c.  Total disability from a respiratory standpoint</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B1d">d.  Comparable and Gainful Work</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B2">2.  Section 727.203(b)(3) Rebuttal</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B2a">a.  Third Circuit</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B2b">b.  Fourth Circuit</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B2c">c.  Sixth Circuit</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B2d">d.  Seventh Circuit</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B2e">e.  Eighth Circuit</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B2f">f.   Ninth Circuit</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B2g">g.  Tenth Circuit</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B2h">h.  Eleventh Circuit</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#B3">3.  Section 727.203(b)(4) Rebuttal</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#C">C.  20 C.F.R. §410.490 Interim Presumption</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">[Claims Filed Prior to March 31, 1980]</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#C1">1.  Miners with Ten or More Years of Coal Mine Employment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVI.pdf#C2">2.  Miners with Less than Ten Years of Coal Mine Employment</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVII.pdf">PART VII       SURVIVORS' CLAIMS</a></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVII.pdf#A">A.  Derivative Entitlement</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVII.pdf#B">B.  Section 411(c)(1)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVII.pdf#C">C.  Section 411(c)(2)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVII.pdf#D">D.  Section 411(c)(3)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVII.pdf#E">E.  Section 411(c)(4)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVII.pdf#F">F.  Section 411(c)(5)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf">PART VIII     ATTORNEY FEES</a></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A">A.  Review of Attorney Fee Awards Made Below</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A1">1.  General Overview</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A2">2.  Successful Prosecution of the Claim</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A3">3.  Jurisdiction</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A4">4.  Issues on Appeal of Attorney Fee Awards</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.5in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A4a">a.  Opposition to Attorney Fees</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:122.0pt;"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A4b">b.  Counsel's Appeal of Substantial Reductions in the Requested Fee</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:2.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A4b1">1).  The Hourly Rate</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:160.0pt;"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A4b2">2).  The Number of Hours</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A5">5.  Liability for Attorney Fees</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:1.0in">    <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#A6">6.  Miscellaneous Issues</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#B">B.<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; font-size:0.55em">     </span>Attorney Fees For Services Performed Before the Board</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.25in"> <a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#B1">1.<span style="font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:normal; font-size:0.55em">    </span>Hourly Rate</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.25in"><a href="/sites/dolgov/files/brb/References/Reference_Works/Bla/cco/PARTVIII.pdf#B2">2.  Successful Prosecution of Claim Before the Board</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> 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