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Plaintiff, the widow of Joe E. Roberts, sought 'black lung' benefits after her husband died in a mine accident in 1956. Her claim was denied by the Secretary, upheld by a Hearing Examiner, and approved by the Appeals Council. Plaintiff petitioned the District Court for a remand, citing newly discovered evidence and inadequate legal representation during administrative hearings. The Court denied the remand, determining the new evidence was cumulative and that no clear prejudice resulted from the absence of counsel. Ultimately, the District Court affirmed the Secretary's decision, finding substantial evidence to support the conclusion that the miner was not totally disabled by pneumoconiosis at his death, nor was his death caused by the disease.
Roberts v. Weinberger is a workers' compensation case decided in District Court, E.D. Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in District Court, E.D. Tennessee.
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Plaintiff, the widow of Joe E. Roberts, sought 'black lung' benefits after her husband died in a mine accident in 1956. Her claim was denied by the Secretary, upheld by a Hearing Examiner, and approved by the Appeals Council. Plaintiff petitioned the District Court for a remand, citing newly discovered evidence and inadequate legal representation during administrative hearings. The Court denied the remand, determining the new evidence was cumulative and that no clear prejudice resulted from the absence of counsel. Ultimately, the District Court affirmed the Secretary's decision, finding substantial evidence to support the conclusion that the miner was not totally disabled by pneumoconiosis at his death, nor was his death caused by the disease.
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