The duties of the NIOSH Ombudsman include assisting claimants by reviewing the dose reconstruction and case file.  Another responsibility of the Ombudsman is to inform claimants, advocates, and the public of the EEOICPA program and claim process.

If you worked at a certain plant or facility for at least 250 days and have one of the 22 covered SEC cancers, you can become compensated without undergoing a dose reconstruction test.  SEC time periods vary by facility.

Serve as regional offices to help former workers with their EEOICPA benefits.

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program.

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

A scientific formula to determine the likelihood of a site or plant causing an illness.

There are different stipulations under Part B and Part E for survivor benefits.  For both parts, you will need to file a claim with your local DOL Resource Center

Apply to those with a permanent loss of function of a body part or organ due to a covered illness under EEOICPA.  A worker is paid $2,500 for each 1% of impairment up to a maximum of $250,000 for 100% impairment.

The conditions which are proven to be directly related to the exposure to harmful chemicals while working at an approved DOL site.  The covered conditions will be listed on your DOL Benefits Card.

Consequential Illness