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Stephens & Stephens has obtained over $60 million through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act and the Energy Employees Occupation Illness Compensation Act for our clients

Dee GodfreyDee Godfrey
18:49 12 Mar 24
I was astounded with the service I received from Mr. Hugh Stephens in regard to my husband's compensation claim. He was not only efficient, but also compassionate, and communicated clearly and frequently. Because of his outstanding efforts and expertise, I, who am now a grieving widow, am unexpectedly stabile and secure. I had little to do. He did all the heavy lifting. I'm so very grateful for his help. I'll always remember not only his professionalism, but also his kindness.
Audrey OgletreeAudrey Ogletree
22:19 09 Mar 24
From: Laurence OgletreeI received good assistance from Stephens & Stephens in submitting the recent claim for increased impairment benefits from the Energy Workers program.
Randy MooreRandy Moore
14:48 07 Mar 24
I was a machinist at Honeywell F.M.&T.and developed bilateral tinnitus and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. They helped me file a claim with EEOICPA in 2017. Stephen’s & Stephen’s was very good to work with, they take care of all the paperwork and help with any paperwork I receive from the Department of Labor. They stay on top of things helping with scheduling impairment reviews etc.I feel that without their help this would have been a very overwhelming process.I plan on still using them if any other illnesses occur due to my employment with Honeywell.
Mike DauzatMike Dauzat
15:54 02 Mar 24
I highly recommend Stevens and Stevens. Hugh Stevens and his staff are very professional and very friendly. They're extremely good at making sure you get the full amount of money you deserve. If you need a DOL lawyer, I highly recommend this team. I can't be more happy that I picked Stevens and Stevens.
Mary YbarraMary Ybarra
01:33 27 Feb 24
Stephen’s and Stephen’s has kept fight for my dad. Now they are fight for my mom. They are on top of things and I would recommend them to anyone who needs help and guidance with the Uranium mines.
Dianne HarperDianne Harper
01:02 17 Feb 24
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17:38 07 Feb 24
I tried to get others to help me with this claim, and it wasn"t until I hired Mr. Stephens that things started happening. I would recommend any one to get in touch with him . I would go to him again, if i ever needed to.
Judy LeonardJudy Leonard
22:26 06 Feb 24
I very much appreciate the successful litigation concerning my husband's Hanford work related illness. Stephens & Stephens LLP were thorough, caring, considerate, and fair during this difficult time.
Kenneth GKenneth G
18:23 03 Feb 24
Mr. Stephens was able to simplify an otherwise complicated lengthy process (DEEOIC) to file an initial claim as well as a claim for impairment benefits.
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18:08 03 Feb 24
Frankie KnucFrankie Knuc
19:24 08 Jan 24
I had other attorneys hired in Cortez, Colorado and Grand Jct., Colorado to assist me with receiving my uranium claim, but they were not successful. I was advised by an employee of CNS of Stephens & Stephens, LLP good work. I contacted them & they took my case It was settled very quickly. I have been very pleased with this group & would advise others of their prompt service. I would recommend them to others. Respectfully, Frankie Knuckles
Rebecca ConsolRebecca Consol
19:57 22 Dec 23
My family used Stephen’s and Stephen’s for a settlement case. We were extremely pleased with all they did. They were very professional, easy to get a hold of, and invaluable when it came to answering questions and handling complicated Department of Labor issues and forms. They also did everything in a very timely manner. I have already recommended them to other people.
Thomas CliffordThomas Clifford
15:29 21 Dec 23
I have been represented by Hugh Stevens for several years now, He and his staff has made everything so easy for me. I had lung cancer from working in the uranium processing industry, they have opened so many doors for me and made dealing with DOL so much easier. They always answer my questions in a very timely manner. I have referred several other people to him and he has been able to get them through this process also. There are benefits that I was not aware of that he has brought to my attention and been able to lead me through the process of obtaining them. I would most highly recommend him to lead anyone through this process.
Lonnie killingHawkLonnie killingHawk
02:35 14 Dec 23
When I first contacted Stephens & Stephens I was at the end of my rope with DOL. Hough and his staff got me on track and handled everything with DOL and just made this process so easy. Do not know where I'd be with out them. They are able to communicate at a layman's level and understand the client. Would strongly recommend this firm.
Ruthy LyonRuthy Lyon
21:00 28 Sep 23
Our initial conversation with Mr. Stephens was productive & reassuring. His previous experience with similar cases was obvious and very helpful, in both asking us specific questions for clarification & also addressing our own questions. Breanna is also a great asset to their team.
James O'DayJames O'Day
15:07 13 Sep 23
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EEOICPA Covered Facilities: Westinghouse Nuclear Fuels Division

The EEOICPA was passed in 2000. It provides compensation to workers who became ill as a result of their employment manufacturing nuclear weapons in the USA, as well as their spouses, children, and grandchildren. Westinghouse Nuclear Fuels Division EEOICPA coverage is available for qualified former Workers and their families.

Are you eligible for compensation? If you or a family member worked at this or another AWE facility and became ill, you may be entitled to compensation of up to $150K plus medical benefits. Call EEOICPA Counsel Hugh Stephens at 1-855-548-4494 or fill out our free claim evaluation, We can help even if you’ve already filed, even if your claim was denied!

Here, we have compiled publicly available information and documentation about the facilities covered by the Act to clarify how their activities relate to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.

Westinghouse Nuclear Fuels Division

 
Also Known As: Westinghouse Commercial Manufacturing
State: Pennsylvania
Location: Cheswick
Time Period: AWE 1971-1972; Residual Radiation 1973-1979
Facility Type: Atomic Weapons Employer

Facility Description: The Westinghouse Nuclear Fuels Division received shipments of nuclear materials from the AEC nuclear weapons complex in 1971 and 1972. The Cheswick site received a shipment of enriched uranium from the AEC’s Fernald plant in 1971. It also received a shipment of plutonium in 1972 from the West Valley facility. This plutonium originated out of Hanford. Because this material came from the nuclear weapons complex, the site qualifies as an Atomic Weapons Employer for these years.

Although the Westinghouse facility in Cheswick, PA, conducted substantial work with radioactive materials in other years, this work is not covered under EEOICPA because it was not related to nuclear weapons production. This includes the fabrication of nuclear fuels and reactor subsystems for naval, space, and civilian applications. Among the projects to which the Cheswick facility contributed were the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, the Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application (NERVA) program, and the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) program.

During the period of residual contamination, as designated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and as noted in the dates above, employees of subsequent owners and operators of this facility are also covered under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.

Listing:
Westinghouse Nuclear Fuels Division is listed as an Atomic Weapons Employer (AWE) site under the EEOICPA.

Compensation:
As of 06/21/2015, the total compensation paid under Part B of the EEOICPA, including medical compensation, for workers suffering from the effects of having worked at Westinghouse Nuclear Fuels Division is $5,112,057.

SITE FUNCTION AND HISTORY:
The Advanced Reactors Division was one of two divisions operating at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation’s Cheswick, Pennsylvania, site (Figure 4). This facility was constructed to fabricate demonstration uranium-plutonium fuel and develop equipment and techniques for fabrication of advanced plutonium-bearing fuels and rod assemblies. The W-ARD portion of the facility supported DOE predecessor research on and production of fast breeder reactors. It operated in parts of buildings 7 (‘the Plutonium Laboratory) and 8 (the Advanced Fuels Laboratory). The other (Nuclear Fuels) division primarily worked on commercial projects involving development and fabrication of recycled light water reactor fuel.

The Plutonium Laboratory in building 7 was established in 1966 for process and fabrication development and characterization of mixed uranium-plutonium carbide fuel materials and fuel elements. Sodium-bonded fuel pins were fabricated under contract to the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) from 1967 to 1969 for irradiation testing inthe General Electric Test Reactor and in the Experimental Breeder Reactor-II (EBR-II).

In 1969, AEC began to phase out Government support of carbide fuelfor the Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor (LMFBR) applications and instead emphasized oxide fuel for the Fast Flux Test Facility (FFTF) and the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant (CRBRP). To support FFTF and CRBRP, an Oxide Fabrication Line was established in building 8. Asignificant number of uranium, plutonium oxide fuel assemblies were fabricated in this facility under AEC contracts from 1969 to 1973 for irradiation testing in EBR-II.

W-ARD became a participant in the LMFBR Advanced Fuels Program in1974. Extensive facility modifications were made primarily in theBuilding 8 fabrication area to facilitate fabrication of the uranium, plutonium carbide material. Approximately 250 fuel pins containing uranium-plutonium carbide fuel were fabricated for testing in EBR-IIfrom 1974 through 1979. Fabrication of an initial complement of pins for testing in the Fast Test Reactor (FTR) was also completed toward the end of this time period.

In addition, a separate fuel fabrication facility also had been established for fabricating blanket fuel rods. During the last two years of operation, sufficient blanket rods for five assemblies had been fabricated–two assemblies for testing in EBR-II, and three for testing in FTR.

Toward the end of 1979 W-ARD operations began focusing on the decontamination effort. Work to package fuel for shipment off-site and cleaning of the glove boxes was initiated. Gross decontamination and removal of glove boxes was completed in 1980 and the final survey work and decontamination was accomplished in September 1981.

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