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Federal Black Lung Benefits Information

United States Code:

• 30 USC 901: The Black Lung Benefits Act
• 5 USC 500: The Administrative Procedure Act

Code of Federal Regulations:

• 20 CFR Part 718
• 20 CFR Part 727
• 20 CFR Part 725

Office of Administrative Law Judges

• Welcome to the OALJ
• Search OALJ Black Lung Library
• OALJ Desk Book

Benefits Review Board

• Welcome to the BRB
• Index of Published Black Lung Decisions
• Index of Unpublished Black Lung Decisions
• Search All Decisions
• Desk Book
• BRB Library

U.S. Department of Labor/Employment Standards Adminstration

• Welcome to the DOL
• Division of Coal Mine Worker's Compensation District Offices

U.S. Federal Courts

• Federal Judiciary Committee
• United States Supreme Court
• Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

• Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report 1996
• Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report 1999
• Silicosis Prevention
• Silica - It's Not Just Dust

Mine Safety and Health Administration

United Mine Workers of America

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Physician Credentials

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

• List of Certified B Readers

Board Certification

• American Board of Medical Specialities
• American Board of Internal Medicine

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Search Engines

Legal Search Engines

• Emory Law Library Electronic Reference Desk
• FindLaw: Internet Legal Resources
• PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records)

Medical Search Engines

• National Library of Medicine: NLM Gateway Medline Access

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Other Sources

Miscellaneous:

• Dust, Deception, and Death Courier Journal Series
• Roanoke Times: A Benefit or an Illusion?
• Roanoke Times: Black Lung a Stain on Miners' Lives
• GPO Access
• Courier-Journal: Black Lung - Dust Hasn't Settled on Deadly Disease

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Legal and Medical Disclaimer
The Federal Black Lung Benefits website is intended for general informational purposes and should not be construed as legal or medical advice with respect to specific facts or circumstances. Individuals with specific legal questions should consult an attorney, lay representative, or the Federal Black Lung Benefits Clinic. Individuals with specific medical questions should consult a physician.