What Happens if You Miss the RECA Filing…
(Hint: Nothing good) By Tim Lerew, Cold War Patriots Spokesperson The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) was originally passed into law in 1990, and updated and modified over…
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RECA and EEOICPA Benefits Reach All Generations
When people hear about compensation programs connected to uranium mining, nuclear weapons production, and radiation exposure, many assume these programs are only for retirees or older adults. In reality, age…
A Long Road to Justice: A Uranium Workers…
By Tim Lerew, Cold War Patriots Spokesperson, Emeritus The letter arrived on a Tuesday, bearing the official address of the U.S. Department of Justice. For an hour, it sat…
250 Years of American Strength: Honoring the Invisible…
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the nation pauses to reflect on the people and principles that have sustained American freedom since 1776. From the soldiers…
The Special Exposure Cohort Explained: A Guide for…
Decades ago, thousands of workers were exposed to radiation while helping build and fuel America’s defense programs, often without full knowledge of the risks. Today, the Special Exposure Cohort…
Profiles in Courage: Nuclear Complex & Uranium Worker…
By Tim Lerew, Cold War Patriots Spokesperson, Emeritus Readers of a certain age may recall John F. Kennedy’s 1955 book “Profiles in Courage,” which describes acts of political bravery…
Benefits Support You Can Count On, Every Step…
The process of applying for benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Program Act (EEOICPA) and Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) can be complex, but Cold War Patriots (CWP) and…
The Return of the Atom
By Tim Lerew, Cold War Patriots Spokesperson, Emeritus Cold War Patriots, and most of their friends and family, are familiar with acronyms; those multi-letter abbreviations that describe the people,…
Introducing our Benefits Navigators: Walking with workers through…
Navigating your EEOICPA or RECA benefits doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you're a nuclear weapons or uranium worker trying to understand the U.S. Department of Labor EEOICPA application process,…
Beyond National Security: Legacies of U.S. Nuclear Weapons…
By Tim Lerew, Cold War Patriots Spokesperson, Emeritus Recently, I began revisiting stories of the Manhattan Project through books, movies, and YouTube videos. As I reflected on its legacy,…