Related Program Links

Listed below are links to additional websites containing various information on the Act/EEOICPA and other compensation programs for radiation exposure.

Department of Labor (DOL)

• DOL Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation
  • Website: http://www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/index.htm
• DOL District Office’s Toll-free numbers:
  • District Office 1 (Jacksonville, Florida): 1-877-336-4272
  • District Office 2 (Cleveland, Ohio): 1-888-859-7211
  • District Office 3 (Denver, Colorado): 1-888-805-3389
  • District Office 4 (Seattle, Washington): 1-888-805-3401
• DOL Resource Centers Website
  • Call toll-free 1-866-888-3322 to find the resource center nearest you
• DOL Ombudsman’s Office:
  • Website: http://www.dol.gov/eeombd/
  • Email: ombudsman@dol.gov
  • Toll-free number: 1-877-662-8363

Department of Energy (DOE)

• DOE Office of Health, Safety and Security: Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Website
• DOE’s Toll-free number: 1-800-342-5363
• DOE’s EEOICPA Covered Facility List Database

• DOE Former Worker Medical Screening Program

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)

• Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Website
• ORAU’s Toll-free number: 1-800-790-6728
• ORAU supports National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Radiation program for former energy employees
• Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Team’s Dose Reconstruction Project Website

Department of Justice (DOJ)

• Department of Justice: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) Website

  The Department of Justice administers the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) which covers uranium miners, military veterans involved in atmospheric nuclear weapons tests and civilians living in areas downwind of the atmospheric nuclear test (“downwinders”).

Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA)

• Department of Veteran Affairs Website
  • Benefits Overview for Radiation Exposure
  • VA Programs for Veterans Exposed to Radiation [99 KB (4 pages)]

    The Department of Veterans Affairs provides special health care services to certain veterans who were exposed to radiation while on active duty. These veterans are also eligible for the other benefits offered by VA to most veterans, such as home loan guarantees, educational payments and, in certain circumstances, survivor benefits.