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Related Program Links
Listed below are links to more websites containing various information on the Act/EEOICPA and other compensation programs for radiation exposure.
Department of Labor (DOL)
US Department of Labor OWCP/DEEOIC
P.O. Box 8306
London, KY 40742-8306
Website: DOL Energy Workers Program
Toll-free number: 1-866-888-3322
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DOL Resource Centers:
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Website: DOL Resource Center
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Toll-free number: 1-866-888-3322
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DOL Ombudsman’s Office:
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Website: Ombudsman for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program
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Email: ombudsman@dol.gov
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Toll-free number: 1-877-662-8363
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Department of Energy (DOE)
U. S. Department of Energy
Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security
Office of Worker Screening and Compensation Support (EHSS-14)
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D. C. 20585
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Toll-free number: 1-800-342-5363
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
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Website: Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) Team’s Dose Reconstruction Project Website
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Toll-free number: 1-800-790-6728
Department of Justice (DOJ)
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Website: Radiation Exposure Compensation Act
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)
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Website: Department of Veteran Affairs
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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.