United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3857 (100th)
Black Lung Benefits Eligibility Clarification Act of 1988
Introduced
25 January 1988
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Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
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Summary
Black Lung Benefits Eligibility Clarification Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to provide for a rebuttable presumption of disability due to pneumoconiosis with respect to certain coal miners whose claims were filed during a specified period under the Black Lung Benefits Program. Establishes such presumption if a single piece of qualifying evidence is presented. Provides that other relevant medical evidence shall be considered only in connection with rebuttal of the presumption.
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summary · EN · 25 January 1988
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/3857
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