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Briefing Tips

Tips for effective briefing in legal cases, emphasizing clarity, organization, and understanding the audience.

Notice of Appeal Rights

Rights and procedures for filing a notice of appeal in benefits review cases.

Electronic Filing and Electronic Service

Information on the Board's electronic filing system for submitting documents and managing appeals online.

BRB Electronic Filing System Resources

Provides electronic capability to file new appeals, briefs, motions, receive e-service, and check status of existing appeals.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ page guidance on appeals, case status, filing rules, contact information, and procedures for navigating BRB processes.

Decisions

Unpublished Black Lung Decisions

Unpublished black lung decisions by the Benefits Review Board, aiding in understanding past case outcomes.

Unpublished Longshore Decisions

Unpublished decisions regarding Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act cases from the Benefits Review Board.

Published Black Lung Decisions

Published decisions related to black lung claims by the Benefits Review Board, serving as a reference resource.

Published Longshore Decisions

Published decisions related to Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act cases by the Benefits Review Board.

Library / Reference Work

Black Lung Deskbook

Deskbook for black lung claims, detailing procedures, regulations, and references for enforcement of related laws.

Black Lung Circuit Listing

Information about the Benefits Review Board's jurisdiction for black lung benefit cases and related legal procedures.

Longshore Deskbook

Deskbook for Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act cases, outlining procedures, regulations, and essential references.

Longshore Circuit Listing

BRB's jurisdiction over Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act cases and related procedures.

Circuit Court Outline

A comprehensive guide on the black lung benefits program, detailing procedures, eligibility, and related regulations.

Federal Regulations

Information on regulations governing BRB's operations and procedures related to workers' compensation cases.

Related Sites

Useful links for accessing additional resources related to the Benefits Review Board and workers' compensation information.

Contact Us

General Info
Phone: (202) 693-6300
Email: Boards-EFSR-Help@dol.gov 

Benefits Review Board
Clerk of the Appellate Boards (OCAB)
Room S - 5220
200 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20210-0001

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Submit general questions (e.g., case status, case info, etc.) or comments.

Technical Support

Email us if you are having difficulty filing or have some other technical questions.