black-lung

The black-lung provision creates a presumption that a miner with long service and significant lung impairment qualifies for the benefit, regardless of medical evidence.

Weighing the Cost of New Health Programs John D. McKinnon 2010

In a statement, Mr. Byrd said that "unfortunately there are thousands of miners and widows who are unfairly denied black-lung benefits because of excessive adjudicatory rules."

Weighing the Cost of New Health Programs John D. McKinnon 2010

"He probably has black-lung disease from stripping every door of 20 coats of paint," added Ms. Sallick.

Building Your Own Antique Kate Bolick 2010

The black-lung provision creates a presumption that a miner with long service and significant lung impairment qualifies for the benefit, regardless of medical evidence.

Weighing the Cost of New Health Programs John D. McKinnon 2010

"He probably has black-lung disease from stripping every door of 20 coats of paint," added Ms. Sallick.

Building Your Own Antique Kate Bolick 2010

"He probably has black-lung disease from stripping every door of 20 coats of paint," added Ms. Sallick.

Building Your Own Antique Kate Bolick 2010

Inhaling coal dust can lead to black-lung disease.

Mine Regulator Sued by Massey 2010

Over 104,000 Americans have died in coal-mining accidents; three coal miners die daily from black-lung disease.

Jeff Biggers: Declaration of Clean Energy Independence: We Need a Road Map to a Coal Free Future 2010

Over 104,000 Americans have died in coal-mining accidents; three coal miners still die daily from black-lung disease.

Jeff Biggers: Obama at Miners Memorial: Pray for the Dead, Fight Like Hell for a Just Transition to a Clean Energy Future 2010

The programs would expand home health services for the elderly and disabled, aid health plans covering retirees too young for Medicare and ease claims for black-lung benefits for former coal miners and their widows.

Weighing the Cost of New Health Programs John D. McKinnon 2010