30 U.S.C. § 944 : Mineral Lands And Mining — Mine Safety And Health — Black Lung Benefits — Claims For Benefits After December 31, 1973 — Statement Of Reasons For Denial Of Claim

Any individual whose claim for benefits under this subchapter is denied shall receive from the Secretary a written statement of the reasons for denial of such claim, and a summary of the administrative hearing record or, upon good cause shown, a copy of any transcript thereof.