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Black Lung Compensation An Uphill Battle For Miners : NPR

Black lung disease is on the rise, yet compensation for those disabled by it is decreasing. Miners must fight for medical care compensation, and their black lung diagnoses and disabilities are often challenged. They go through numerous appeals, and an average claim takes about seven years — or longer.

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Black Lung Compensation An Uphill Battle For Miners : NPR

npr.org — “Black lung disease is on the rise, yet compensation for those disabled by it is decreasing. Miners must fight for medical care compensation, and their black lung diagnoses and disabilities are often challenged. They go through numerous appeals, and an average claim takes about seven years — or longer.” View full resource at npr.org