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Growing up in Oak Ridge seemed to be the “norm” for me. I was born and raised inside the city and have many memories of my life here. I was…

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) law provides anyone the right to access records from federal administrative agencies. The law was enacted in 1966 and strengthened in 1974 following…

For more than 20 years, I’ve slowly been able to grasp the rudimentary understanding of radiation and how it affects the human body. I have no background in radiation. I…

By Deb Jerison, CWP Worker Advocate Before the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICPA) could be enacted by Congress it needed to be shown that the work done by…

By Terrie Barrie, CWP Worker Advocate I’m a huge fan of Star Trek and also a fan of Star Wars and the Star Gate television series.  Dilithium crystals and warp…

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. …