Case Explained: PARAMONT CONTURA, LLC v. DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAMS UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR; JAMIE L. BILLITER

Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Filed: 2026-07-29 The fourth-circuit denied the petition for review of the Benefits Review Board’s decision affirming an Administrative Law Judge’s award of black lung benefits under 30 U.S.C. §§ 901-944. The court applied the standard that its review is limited to determining whether substantial evidence supports the ALJ’s factual findings and whether the legal conclusions are rational and consistent with applicable law. Finding that the Benefits Review Board’s decision was based on substantial evidence and contained no reversible error, the court denied the petition for the reasons stated by the Benefits Review Board. No oral argument was held as the facts and legal contentions were adequately presented in the written materials. Do It For The Case Law is a news reporting service. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice.