AdvertisementKentucky Lawmakers Limit Black Lung Claims Reviews Despite EpidemicMarch 31, 2018Howard BerkesfacebookEmailRadiologist Dr. Brandon Crum reviews an X-ray of the lungs of Mackie Branham, who suffers from advanced black lung disease. Dr. Crum is among the Kentucky radiologists now barred from assessing X-rays in state workers' compensation cases filed by coal miners seeking black lung benefits. (NPR)