Presumptions in the EEOICPA Program II
Presumptions in the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) are legal provisions that simplify the process of proving causation between work-related exposure and certain illnesses. Presumptions are based on scientific research and epidemiological studies, which provide evidence of the increased risk of developing specific illnesses due to exposure to hazardous substances. These presumptions […]
Breathing Dysfunction and the EEOICPA Program
Breathing dysfunction is a significant health issue that can profoundly impact an individual’s well-being. Exposure to toxic substances in the workplace, particularly in industries like nuclear energy, can lead to respiratory problems and related illnesses. The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) provide compensation and medical […]
Are EEOICPA Awards Taxable?
EEOICPA is a program that offers compensation to workers and employees who suffered an illness due to radioactive or chemical exposure. The program began under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act in 2000. If you have suffered an injury or illness due to a toxic or chemical substance, or radioactive exposure, you may […]
Do EEOICPA Benefits Cover Home Health Care?
If you’re concerned over whether your EEOICPA benefits cover home health care, look no further. Your lawyer at Stephens & Stephens will fight for your right to full benefits and compensation. EEOICPA, short for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program, provides long-term benefits to those working within the Department of Energy who become ill […]
What Are Special Exposure Cohort Facilities?
If you’ve been exposed to radiation or toxic substances at work and got ill as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. The financial consequences of a radiation-related illness can be devastating. Fortunately, the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA) provides benefits to eligible workers who fall under the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) […]
What Cancers Qualify for Downwinders?
When you’re exposed to radiation, it can impact your health and wellbeing for the rest of your life. Radiation exposure can shorten your lifespan, leading to cancers that can be difficult to treat. That treatment can be expensive, too, and those expenses can be difficult to cover. Because of this, you may be due benefits […]
Time Limits to File a RECA Claim
If you’ve faced the effects of radiation exposure, you already know how severe the damage can be. You may have suffered lifelong health conditions because you were exposed to radiation. The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) is intended to reduce the financial burden of radiation-related illnesses. But the time limits to file a claim are […]
EEOICPA: Is my illness covered?
The language of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) can make it difficult to understand whether the illness you have been diagnosed with is a covered illness under the program. This article will explain eligibility and covered illnesses in a simplified manner so that you can get the answers you are looking […]
EEOICPA Impairment Ratings and COVID-19
You may be aware of impairment awards under EEOICPA. If you’re not, it is financial compensation for the permanent loss of function of a body part or organ because of an illness that is covered under EEOICPA. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Labor has made minor adjustments, and impairment doctors have adjusted their […]