Benefits Available to Workers and Residents Affected by the Nuclear Weapons Industry
At Stephens & Stephens, we handle Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims which include Uranium Miner claims, Uranium Miller claims, and Uranium Transporter claims. They also include Onsite Participant claims for those who were present at the test of a nuclear weapon, and Downwinders, those people who were downwind of the Nevada Test Site […]
Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health – April 27, 2016
The following is taken from the transcript of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Causation Under Parts B and E of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act “Thank you, Dr. Markowitz. I just wanted to say a few words about causation. We […]
Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health – November 30th, 2016
The following is taken from the transcript of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, Hilton Hotel, Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 30, 2016. We hope to develop issues such as these in order to make the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act that much better by improving the NIOSH dose reconstruction process. […]
5 Things to Consider After Receiving EEOICPA Compensation
Being Awarded Compensation under the EEOICPA There are many factors that should be considered after being awarded EEOICPA compensation. First, claimants should be aware of whether they must claim their award as income on their annual taxes. Second, if a claimant also receives workers’ compensation benefits, it is helpful to know whether receiving EEOICPA compensation […]
Hugh Stephens, Esq. outlines the EEOICPA claims filing process (cont’d) (video 11)
In the final video of our series dedicated to keeping the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) understandable and accessible, Hugh continues his explanaion of the claims filing process by discussing some of the proofs and forms required to submit a claim. He also describes how the process generally plays out and how […]
EEOICPA: The Claims-Filing Process
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 […]
A Clear Look at Part E of the EEOICPA
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 […]
A Look at the Special Exposure Cohort Process
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. […]
EEOICPA: Part B Described
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. […]