Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit January 26, 1979, 77-1066 (John Singleton v. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare)

PER CURIAM.

Plaintiff appeals from a judgment of the district court affirming the Secretary’s denial of his claim for black lung benefits. We reverse and remand for payment of benefits.

Appellant, John Singleton, worked in the nation’s coal mines for over 26 years with the exception of a stint with the Navy during World War II.