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EEOICPA: The Claims-Filing Process

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The tenth video of our EEOICPA series features an explanation of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act claims filing process and discusses some of the standard forms involved. Hugh explains the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) claims-filing process. He discusses some of the required standard forms, fees for representation, and […]

EEOICPA, Summarized

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In the ninth video of our EEOICPA series, Hugh thoroughly summarizes the history of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA), which went into effect in 2000. He explains how certain atomic-weapons workers who are suffering from illnesses such as Silicosis, Chronic Beryllium Disease (CBD), or various cancers may qualify for compensation under […]

Survivor Benefits Under the EEOICPA

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In our continuing efforts to make the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) both more accessible and understandable, we’ve created a series of short videos Hugh discusses the meaning of Survivor Benefits and claims under the EEOICPA and explains the distinction between survivor benefits under Part B and Part E of the Act. […]

A Clear Look at Part E of the EEOICPA

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Part E of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) provides for an impairment benefit. Part E Eligibility To qualify for any benefits under EEOICPA you must meet the following three conditions: Prove employment at a covered facility Have a diagnosed medical condition Prove causation between your illness and exposures Proving the link […]

Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)

Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)   What is it? The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal workers’ compensation program that covers injuries or occupational illnesses that occur on or adjacent to navigable waterways to workers who are engaged in maritime employment, such as loading, unloading, repairing, or building barges […]

Federal Workers’ Compensation

FEDERAL WORKERS’ COMPENSATION   What is it? The Federal Workers’ Compensation Program was established to provide compensation to federal employees who were injured or developed an occupational illness as a result of their employment with the federal government. The Program is administered by the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP). […]

EEOICPA Dose Reconstruction Process

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In our continuing efforts to make the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) both more accessible and understandable, we’ve created a series of short videos in which Hugh Stephens, Esq. explains the Act, along with the various finer points that claimants need to take into consideration in order to be successfully compensated under the Act. […]

The EEOICPA’s Dose Reconstruction Process Explained

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In our continuing efforts to make the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) both more accessible and understandable, we’ve created a series of short videos in which Hugh Stephens, Esq. explains the Act, along with the various finer points that claimants need to take into consideration in order to be successfully compensated under the Act. […]

22 Cancers & EEOICPA

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In our continuing efforts to make the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) both more accessible and understandable, we’ve created a series of short videos in which Hugh Stephens, Esq. explains the Act, along with the various finer points that claimants need to take into consideration in order to be successfully compensated under the Act. […]