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Are Longshore Death Benefits Available to Same-Sex Spouses?
20 Sep 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
., BRB N0. 11-0809, 2012 WL 2520756 (2012) (published) (denying death benefits to the legally married wife due to the absence of a conjugal nexus); see also, Beth Bernstein, Legally a Wife But Not Legally Entitled to Benefits, Navigable Waters (Jul. 12, 2012). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
No Forklift Accident, No Longshore Benefits
18 Sep 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
  The Benefits Review Board (“BRB”) affirmed. [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
The BRB Explains Section 14(e) Penalties for Hearing Loss Claims
13 Sep 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc., 32 BRBS 51 (1998). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
The Board Discusses Summary Decision and the Last Responsible Carrier Rule
28 Aug 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
., BRB No. 12-0625 (Jul. 29, 2013) (unpublished). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
Inconsistent Testimony and the Absence of Medical Records Supported Denial of Benefits
26 Aug 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
., BRB No. 13-0060 (Jul. 18, 2013) (unpublished). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
In a Short Memorandum Opinion, the Ninth Circuit Reverses a Denial of Death Benefits
23 Aug 2013, 6:15 am by Jon Robinson
For those who are interested, here is a link to the BRB’s opinion, and a link to the ALJ’s opinion. [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
Benefits Review Board Agrees that Attorney’s Fees Were Not Owed
16 Aug 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
., BRB No. 13-0014 (Jul. 9, 2013). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
Ninth Circuit Agreed that Deficient Evidence Could Not Support Hourly Rate Request
4 Aug 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
  Here are impeded hyperlinks to the ALJ’s Order Concerning Attorney’s Fees and the BRB’s Decision and Order. [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
In a Longshore or DBA Case, What Should Be the Geographic Boundaries for the Relevant Labor Market in Alaska?
19 Jun 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
., 36 BRBS 149, 154 (2003). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
BRB Addresses Section 33 and Borrowing Employers
10 Jun 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
., BRB Nos. 12-0446 and 12-0446A (2013) (published). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
BRB: Claimant’s Security Guard Job Was Not Maritime Employment
7 Jun 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
Electric Boat Corp., BRB No. 12-0587 (2013) (published). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
Fifth Circuit: ALJs Can Average Audiograms to Determine the Extent of Disability
3 Jun 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
White, 9 BRBS 138, 142 (1978), aff’d mem., 617 F.2d 292 (5th Cir. 1980). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
Section 28(a) Fee Shifting is Precluded If Employer Pays “Actual Compensation” Within 30 Days
15 May 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
Ceres Marine Terminals, Inc., 43 BRBS 173 (2010), rev’d on other grounds, 656 F.3d 235, 45 BRBS 67 (4th Cir. 2011). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
BRB: Missile Mechanic Was Not a Maritime Employee
9 May 2013, 6:00 am by Jon Robinson
., BRB No. 12-0410 (2013) (published). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
En Banc Decision of 5th Circuit Changes Scope of Situs Requirement: “Adjoining” Means “Border On” Navigable Waters
3 May 2013, 6:00 am by Patrick Babin
”  The BRB affirmed the ALJ’s decision and a divided panel of the Fifth Circuit affirmed the BRB. [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
If You Want to Play You Must Pay
3 Jan 2013, 4:16 am by David J. DePaolo
It doesn't matter if the law produces an "absurd" result. [read post]
DePaolo's Work Comp World - http://daviddepaolo.blogspot.com/
Top 5 Longshore Cases for 2012
28 Dec 2012, 5:00 am by Jon Robinson
Service Employees Int’l, Inc., 43 BRBS 18, aff’d on recon. en banc, 43 BRBS 136 (2009). [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
The “Substantial Evidence” Test Outlined in a Hearing Loss Case
18 Jun 2012, 6:00 am by Patrick Babin
”  Thus, requiring a higher standard than “substantial evidence,” as the BRB did in this matter, is contrary to law. [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
Claimant’s “Second Claim” Did Not Entitle Him to Section 28(a) Attorney’s Fees
23 Apr 2012, 12:00 am by Jon Robinson
The BRB denied fees. [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/
Claimant’s “Second Claim” Did Not Entitle Him to Section 28(a) Attorney’s Fees
23 Apr 2012, 12:00 am by Jon Robinson
  The BRB denied fees. [read post]
Navigable Waters - http://navwaters.com/