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EEOICPA & RECA Attorneys

Stephens & Stephens has obtained over $60 million through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and the Energy Employees Occupation Illness Compensation Act for our clients

Dee GodfreyDee Godfrey
18:49 12 Mar 24
I was astounded with the service I received from Mr. Hugh Stephens in regard to my husband's compensation claim. He was not only efficient, but also compassionate, and communicated clearly and frequently. Because of his outstanding efforts and expertise, I, who am now a grieving widow, am unexpectedly stabile and secure. I had little to do. He did all the heavy lifting. I'm so very grateful for his help. I'll always remember not only his professionalism, but also his kindness.
Audrey OgletreeAudrey Ogletree
22:19 09 Mar 24
From: Laurence OgletreeI received good assistance from Stephens & Stephens in submitting the recent claim for increased impairment benefits from the Energy Workers program.
Randy MooreRandy Moore
14:48 07 Mar 24
I was a machinist at Honeywell F.M.&T.and developed bilateral tinnitus and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. They helped me file a claim with EEOICPA in 2017. Stephen’s & Stephen’s was very good to work with, they take care of all the paperwork and help with any paperwork I receive from the Department of Labor. They stay on top of things helping with scheduling impairment reviews etc.I feel that without their help this would have been a very overwhelming process.I plan on still using them if any other illnesses occur due to my employment with Honeywell.
Mike DauzatMike Dauzat
15:54 02 Mar 24
I highly recommend Stevens and Stevens. Hugh Stevens and his staff are very professional and very friendly. They're extremely good at making sure you get the full amount of money you deserve. If you need a DOL lawyer, I highly recommend this team. I can't be more happy that I picked Stevens and Stevens.
Mary YbarraMary Ybarra
01:33 27 Feb 24
Stephen’s and Stephen’s has kept fight for my dad. Now they are fight for my mom. They are on top of things and I would recommend them to anyone who needs help and guidance with the Uranium mines.
Dianne HarperDianne Harper
01:02 17 Feb 24
Robert and I are very pleased with Mr. Hugh Stephens and all that he has done for us. From the first moment we spoke, we sensed that though Mr. Stephens exhibits sharp business acumen, he cares deeply about his clients and he has a huge heart.
Diane pontonDiane ponton
17:38 07 Feb 24
I tried to get others to help me with this claim, and it wasn"t until I hired Mr. Stephens that things started happening. I would recommend any one to get in touch with him . I would go to him again, if i ever needed to.
Judy LeonardJudy Leonard
22:26 06 Feb 24
I very much appreciate the successful litigation concerning my husband's Hanford work related illness. Stephens & Stephens LLP were thorough, caring, considerate, and fair during this difficult time.
Kenneth GKenneth G
18:23 03 Feb 24
Mr. Stephens was able to simplify an otherwise complicated lengthy process (DEEOIC) to file an initial claim as well as a claim for impairment benefits.
dave DONAIDdave DONAID
18:08 03 Feb 24
Frankie KnucFrankie Knuc
19:24 08 Jan 24
I had other attorneys hired in Cortez, Colorado and Grand Jct., Colorado to assist me with receiving my uranium claim, but they were not successful. I was advised by an employee of CNS of Stephens & Stephens, LLP good work. I contacted them & they took my case It was settled very quickly. I have been very pleased with this group & would advise others of their prompt service. I would recommend them to others. Respectfully, Frankie Knuckles
Rebecca ConsolRebecca Consol
19:57 22 Dec 23
My family used Stephen’s and Stephen’s for a settlement case. We were extremely pleased with all they did. They were very professional, easy to get a hold of, and invaluable when it came to answering questions and handling complicated Department of Labor issues and forms. They also did everything in a very timely manner. I have already recommended them to other people.
Thomas CliffordThomas Clifford
15:29 21 Dec 23
I have been represented by Hugh Stevens for several years now, He and his staff has made everything so easy for me. I had lung cancer from working in the uranium processing industry, they have opened so many doors for me and made dealing with DOL so much easier. They always answer my questions in a very timely manner. I have referred several other people to him and he has been able to get them through this process also. There are benefits that I was not aware of that he has brought to my attention and been able to lead me through the process of obtaining them. I would most highly recommend him to lead anyone through this process.
Lonnie killingHawkLonnie killingHawk
02:35 14 Dec 23
When I first contacted Stephens & Stephens I was at the end of my rope with DOL. Hough and his staff got me on track and handled everything with DOL and just made this process so easy. Do not know where I'd be with out them. They are able to communicate at a layman's level and understand the client. Would strongly recommend this firm.
Ruthy LyonRuthy Lyon
21:00 28 Sep 23
Our initial conversation with Mr. Stephens was productive & reassuring. His previous experience with similar cases was obvious and very helpful, in both asking us specific questions for clarification & also addressing our own questions. Breanna is also a great asset to their team.
James O'DayJames O'Day
15:07 13 Sep 23
I have referred several friends to Hugh Stephens and they were more satisfied than they ever expected. I would refer him with confidence to anyone in need. I trust when he speaks for me, for example, in court. He is a good communicator and a deep thinker. He is well respected in his profession. He handles environmental law, injury law, and medical malpractice. He is tactful and direct and knows what he is doing. He knows the legal briar patches well.
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Illnesses Covered by the EEOICPA

What is EEOICPA?

EEOICPA (The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act) is a program that was enacted to provide medical benefits and compensation to employees and their families who worked at certain Department of Energy facilities. EEOICPA covers contractors and subcontractors at these locations, and in some cases also covers vendors.

EEOICPA & SEC Illnesses

There are many illnesses covered by EEOICPA, including the 22 Specified Cancers covered by the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) classes of the EEOICPA. Each listing links to a separate page that describes the illness in more detail and provides examples of how it is understood under the EEOICPA.

EEOICPA Illnesses

1 – All Cancers (AWE and DOE facilities)
2 – Beryllium Disease (AWE and DOE facilities)
3 – COPD/Emphysema (only DOE facilities)
4 – Occupational Asthma (only DOE facilities)
5 – Kidney Disease (only DOE facilities)
6 – Other Illnesses Caused, Contributed to, or Aggravated by Occupational Exposure to Any Hazardous Substance (at DOE owned facilities)

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Special Exposure Cohort (SEC)

The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) has established a class of Covered Employee known as the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). The absence of reliable historic radiation dose information (accurate dosimeter data, for example) often requires the establishment of a Special Exposure Cohort, or a group of employees whose claims are subject to a streamlined procedure. The SEC establishes a relaxed causation standard and an efficiency procedure in the place of the more rigorous standard Dose Reconstruction procedure, where a sufficiently accurate estimate of radiation dose cannot be calculated. Because of the inability of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and its health physicists, to accurately estimate radiation dose, the Department of Labor (DOL) generally requires potentially qualified claimants to establish 250 days of site presence at the relevant facility and one of the 22 specified cancers below.

From the Department of Labor website:
If a claimant qualifies for inclusion in a SEC class, the claimant recieves compensation for cancers caused by exposures to radiation without the completion of a radiation dose reconstruction by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and without a determination by the Department of Labor’s Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness compensation (DEEOIC) of the probability of causation (PoC).

To qualify for compensation as a member of an SEC class, a covered employee must have worked for a specified period of time at an SEC work site and must have developed at least one of 22 “specified cancers.”
Listed below are the illnesses covered by EEOICPA – specifically the 22 Specified Cancers covered by the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) classes of the EEOICPA, as well as various other illnesses covered by the Act. Each listing links to a separate page that describes the illness in more detail and provides examples of how it is understood under the EEOICPA.

Illnesses Covered by EEOICPA: 22 Specified Cancers:

1 – Bone Cancer
2 – Renal Cancer
3 – Leukemia provided the the onset of the disease was at least two years after initial exposure
4 – Lung Cancer (other than in situ lung cancer that is discovered during or after a post-mortem exam)
5 – Multiple Myeloma provided onset was at least 5 years after the initial exposure
6 – Lymphomas (other than Hodgkin’s disease) provided onset was at least 5 years after the initial exposure

Primary cancer of the following (provided onset was at least 5 years after the initial exposure):

7 – Bile Ducts
8 – Brain (malignancies only, not including intracranial endocrine glands and other parts of the central nervous system)
9 – Breast (male)
10 – Breast (female)
11 – Colon (including rectal cancer)
12 – Esophagus
13 – Gall Bladder
14 – Liver (except if cirrhosis or hepatitis B is indicated)
15 Ovary
16 – Pancreas
17 – Pharynx (including the soft palate, back of the mouth, base of the tongue, and the tonsils)
18 – Salivary Glands
19 – Small Intestine
20 – Stomach
21 – Thyroid
22 – Urinary Bladder (including ureter and urethra)

Other Illnesses Covered by EEOICPA

Free Claim Evaluation

If you, your spouse, your parent, or your grandparent worked for a Department of Energy (DOE) facility or an Atomic Weapons Employer (AWE) facility and has a condition or died  due to illnesses covered  by EEOICPA then you are eligible to apply for compensation!

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