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Black Lung Program Statistics

Claims with Attorney or Lay Representation at the District Director Level For Claims with PDO* Issued In:
	FY 2011	FY 2012
PDOs Issued	6,181	5,303
Attorney Representation	31%	29%
Lay Representation	15%	20%
Unrepresented Claimants	54%	51%

* PDO = Proposed Decision and Order.

Source: US Department of Labor
Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation

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