Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit January 26, 2001, No. 00-3830 (Walker v. Bethenergy Mines, Inc.)

Ora Walker, a pro se Ohio claimant, petitions for review of the Benefits Review Board’s (Board) decision and order denying his claim for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. §§ 901-45. This case has been referred to a panel of the court pursuant to Rule 34(j)(l), Rules of the Sixth Circuit. Upon examination, this panel unanimously agrees that oral argument is not needed. Fed.