Runny Meade Playhouse
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…
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What is a Part E Impairment Rating?
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. …
Toxic Substances Linked to a Disease
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
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. …
There Are Two Ombudsmen Who Assist Claimants
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…
Who Assists Claimants
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…