(a) In reaching a recommended decision with respect to EEOICPA
compensation, OWCP considers the claim presented by the claimant, the
factual and medical evidence of record, the dose reconstruction report
calculated by HHS (if any), the report submitted by DOE and the results
of such investigation as OWCP may deem necessary.
(b) The OWCP claims staff applies the law, the regulations and its
procedures to the facts as reported or obtained upon investigation.