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Juanit Cavendish, on behalf of amie Cavendish v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, et al.
Date: 06-13-2025
Case Number: 22-CV-407
Judge: Not Available
Court: Benefits Review Board of Workers' Compensation Programs (Kanawha County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Annelise Burgess and Timothy MacDonnell
Defendant's Attorney: Chrstopher Green and Wesley Shumway
Description:
Charleston, West Virginia disability lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for black lung benefits.
Jamie Cavendish, a retired coal miner, filed a claim for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) denied Cavendish's claim, finding that he had failed to establish that he was "totally disabled†under the Act. Specifically, the ALJ determined that Cavendish's former job as a bulldozer operator required "light†work only, and that Cavendish had not shown that his condition prevented him from performing such work.
Jamie Cavendish, a retired coal miner, filed a claim for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act. The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) denied Cavendish's claim, finding that he had failed to establish that he was "totally disabled†under the Act. Specifically, the ALJ determined that Cavendish's former job as a bulldozer operator required "light†work only, and that Cavendish had not shown that his condition prevented him from performing such work.
Outcome:
Reversed.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Juanit Cavendish, on behalf of amie Cavendish v. Director...?
The outcome was: Reversed.
Which court heard Juanit Cavendish, on behalf of amie Cavendish v. Director...?
This case was heard in Benefits Review Board of Workers' Compensation Programs (Kanawha County), WV. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Juanit Cavendish, on behalf of amie Cavendish v. Director...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Annelise Burgess and Timothy MacDonnell. Defendant's attorney: Chrstopher Green and Wesley Shumway.
When was Juanit Cavendish, on behalf of amie Cavendish v. Director... decided?
This case was decided on June 13, 2025.