Palmer Johnson v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor Justin Corporation , 8 F.3d 818 ( 1993 )

8 F.3d 818

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Palmer JOHNSON, Petitioner,
v.
DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR; Justin Corporation,
Respondents.

No. 93-1348.

United States Court of Appeals,
Fourth Circuit.

Submitted: September 24, 1993.
Decided: October 21, 1993.

On Petition for Review of an Order of the Benefits Review Board. (91-1419-BLA)

Palmer Johnson, Petitioner Pro Se.

Patricia May Nece, J. Matthew McCracken, United States Department of Labor, Washington, D.C.; John W. Palmore, Jackson & Kelly, Lexington, Kentucky, for Respondents.

Ben.Rev.Bd.

AFFIRMED.

Before PHILLIPS, HAMILTON, and WILLIAMS, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:

OPINION

1

Appellant 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. 1993). Our review of the record discloses that the Board's decision is based upon substantial evidence and that this appeal is without merit. Accordingly, we affirm on the reasoning of the Board. Johnson v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, No. 911419-BLA (B.R.B. Feb. 24, 1993). 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