He also applied for federal benefits to treat his black lung disease [1] while claiming that his disease has nothing to do with the exposure he had while workin

He also applied for federal benefits to treat his black lung disease [1] while claiming that his disease has nothing to do with the exposure he had while working [2]. Which is _possible_, but seems unlikely to me. I must admit that I know nothing about the particulars of the disease. [1] https://uk.reuters.com/article/usa-coal-blacklung/coal-baron-murray-seeks-u-s-benefits-to-treat-his-black-lung-disease-report-idUSL1N2GS0YZ https://uk.reuters.com/article/usa-coal-blacklung/coal-baron... [2] https://thehill.com/regulation/energy-environment/519173-former-energy-ceo-requests-health-benefits-for-disease-he https://thehill.com/regulation/energy-environment/519173-for...