The Ombudsman recently released the 2017 Annual Report to Congress, https://bit.ly/2F2Vsna. This report provides the number and types of complaints and requests for assistance the office receives each year…
Part B cancer claims are processed in 1 of 2 ways depending on the years worked, the facility, and the type of cancer a person has. Certain facilities are designated…
This year, the Cold War Patriots created a calendar filled with delicious recipes submitted by our members. Each month we will be posting a different recipe from the 2019 Cold…
With the Manhattan Project and the Cold War things were not always what they seemed. In November 1943, at the height of the US involvement in World War II, the…
If your claim is approved under Part E you receive medical benefits first, then request an impairment rating to determine if you are eligible for a monetary settlement as well. …
While it may appear to some claimants that it would be close to impossible to provide information the Department of Labor requires to approve a claim, there are tools available…
The Site Exposure Matrix (SEM) is a tool developed by Department of Labor (DOL) to help claims examiners and claimants track Department of Energy (DOE) information on covered EEOICPA facilities. …
In an earlier blog, I mentioned that there are two Ombudsmen who assist claimants under the compensation program. This blog will focus on the Ombudsman for the National Institute for…
There are a number of people involved with the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICP) whose purpose is to assist claimants. This assistance comes in many forms, including authorized…
