Dobbins v. Schweiker’s Empirical Analysis
641 F.2d 1354 · 1981
Citation profile
13 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Applies 30 U.S.C. § 901 (Black Lung Benefits Act) · 30 U.S.C. § 902 · 30 U.S.C. § 921 · 30 U.S.C. § 923 · 42 U.S.C. § 405 (§ 205 of the Social Security Act of 1935)
Relies on Richardson v. Perales · Consolidated Edison Co of New York v. National Labor Relations Board · Bradley v. School Board of City of Richmond · Eisenstadt v. Baker · Barrett v. United States
Most-quoted passages
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“[i]n a case involving a deceased miner in which the claim was filed prior to January 1, 1982, [and] where there is no medical or other relevant evidence, affidavits (or equivalent sworn testimony) from persons knowledgeable of the miner's physical condition shall be sufficient to establish total ... disability.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“... [i]n the absence of definitive medical conclusions there is a clear need to resolve doubts in favor of the disabled miner or his survivors”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“[a]lthough physically weakened, miners often struggle on to support their families.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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