Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation

Part B provides lump-sum monetary payments and medical benefits to covered employees and, where applicable, to survivors of such employees, of the Department of Energy (DOE), its predecessor agencies and certain of its vendors, contractors and subcon

The mission of this listing is to protect the interests of workers who were injured or became ill on the job, or their families, by making timely, appropriate, and accurate decisions on claims and providing prompt payment of benefits to eligible claimants.

Employees and, where applicable, to survivors of such employees, of the Department of Energy (DOE), its predecessor agencies, certain of its vendors, contractors and subcontractors, and uranium miners, millers and ore transporters covered by section 5 of RECA, who are or were engaged in covered employment related to the testing or production of nuclear weapons.

Employees and, where applicable, to survivors of such employees, of the Department of Energy (DOE), its predecessor agencies, certain of its vendors, contractors and subcontractors, and uranium miners, millers and ore transporters covered by Section 5 of RECA, who are or were engaged in covered employment related to the testing or production of nuclear weapons.

This program provides lump-sum monetary payments to employees and former employees (or their eligible survivors) as compensation for occupational illnesses under Part B, and covered illnesses under Part E; medical expenses (including hospital care). Benefits are paid from a mandatory appropriation of Federal funds.

Benefits are not length-based. Maximum monetary lump-sum payment under Part B is $150,000 per covered employee; maximum monetary lump-sum payment under Part E is $250,000 per covered employee. No limitation on payment of medical expenses.

Authority to issue recommended decisions under this program rests with OWCP district offices. Authority to issue final decisions rests with the Final Adjudication Branch.

Contact the Resource Center or regional location, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

The entire process (from receipt of claim to issuance of a final decision) could take more than 180 days. If you disagree with the recommended decision issued, you have 60 days to submit a written statement to explain why you object or request a hearing.

Request for review of or hearing on a recommended decision must be made within 60 days. Request for reconsideration of a final agency decision must be filed within 30 days of issuance of the final decision. Request to reopen claim after issuance of a final decision may be made at any time, if supported by material evidence.