33 U.S.C. § 920
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In any proceeding for the enforcement of a claim for compensation under this chapter it shall be presumed, in the absence of substantial evidence to the contrary—
- (a)That the claim comes within the provisions of this chapter.
- (b)That sufficient notice of such claim has been given.
- (c)That the injury was not occasioned solely by the intoxication of the injured employee.
- (d)That the injury was not occasioned by the willful intention of the injured employee to injure or kill himself or another.