Judges' Benchbook of the Black Lung Benefits Act (2008)
Prepared by the U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Administrative Law Judges
Washington, D.C.

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Cover
Detailed Table of Contents - Chapters 1 to 14
Detailed Table of Contents - Chapters 15 to End
Chapter 1- Introduction to Claims Process and Research Tools
Chapter 2 - Introduction to the Medical Evidence
Chapter 3 - General Principles of Weighing Medical Evidence
Chapter 4 - Limitations on Admission of Evidence
Chapter 5 - What is the Applicable Law?
Chapter 6 - Definition of Coal Miner and Length of Coal Mine Employment
Chapter 7 - Designation of Responsible Operator
Chapter 8 - Living Miner's Claims: Entitlement Under Part 410
Chapter 9 - Living Miner's Claims: Entitlement Under Section 410.490
Chapter 10 - Living Miner's Claims: Entitlement Under Part 727
Chapter 11 - Living Miner's Claims: Entitlement Under Part 718
Chapter 12 - Introduction to Survivor's Claims
Chapter 13 - Survivor's Claims: Entitlement Under Part 410
Chapter 14 - Survivor's Claims: Entitlement Under §410.490
Chapter 15 - Survivor's Claims: Entitlement Under Part 727
Chapter 16 - Survivor's Claims: Entitlement Under Part 718
Chapter 17 - Onset, Augmentation, Termination, and Interest
Chapter 18 - Overpayment, Waiver, and Recovery
Chapter 19 - Medical Benefits Only
Chapter 20 - Medical Treatment Dispute (BTD)
Chapter 21 - Interest on Past Due Medical Bills (BMI) and Penalties
Chapter 22 - Transfer of Liability to the Trust Fund
Chapter 23 - Petitions for Modifications Under §725.310
Chapter 24 - Multiple Claims Under §725.309
Chapter 25 - Principles of Finality
Chapter 26 - Motions
Chapter 27 - Representative's Fees and Representation Issues
Chapter 28 - Evidence and Procedure
Black Lung Benefits Act
Glossary of Medical Terms
Glossary of Coal Mining Terms
Credits Page