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Survivor benefits denied; lung cancer attributed to 50-year smoking history rather than unproven occupational exposures.
The worker's estate appealed the denial of entitlement for the worker's lung cancer, arguing it was caused by occupational exposure to the sinter plant or asbestos during his employment as a mill operator.
The Appeals Resolution Officer found insufficient objective evidence to establish that the worker was employed in the sinter plant or had significant asbestos exposure.
Relying on epidemiological evidence regarding the worker's 50-year smoking history, the Officer concluded that the lung cancer was not causally related to workplace exposures.
The objection was denied.
No co-appearing lawyers found.
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