Affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded by published opinion. Senior Judge BUTZNER wrote the opinion, in which Judge MICHAEL and Judge DOUMAR joined.
OPINION
BUTZNER, Senior Circuit Judge:
The principal issue in this petition for review is whether a former miner is entitled to compensation under the Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. §§ 901-45, if he proves total disability caused by pneumoconiosis arising out of coal mining employment...
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