Office of Compensation Analysis and Support (OCAS)
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The purpose of the brochure is to provide claimants with
an overview of the progress made in completing dose reconstructions,
an explanation of dose reconstruction, and how OCAS processes
claims.
NIOSH has developed a 15 minute video to educate energy workers, their
survivors, and authorized representatives about dose reconstruction and the overall dose
reconstruction program. It provides answers to the most frequently asked questions that
NIOSH receives from its claimants, as well as general information about the NIOSH claims process.
The video is intended to provide a basic understanding of this complex, scientific program to those who have a claim undergoing dose reconstruction. After watching the video, NIOSH hopes the audience has a better
understanding of dose reconstruction and the dose reconstruction process, and recognizes
that the NIOSH dose reconstruction program is grounded in sound, scientific methods
that give the benefit of the doubt to the worker whenever possible.
Obtaining copies of the video: You can view the Dose Reconstruction Program Video below. Hard copies of the video are also available by request. The video is available in the following formats: DVD (can be played on DVD players and some computers), CD-rom (computer), and VHS. If you are interested in receiving a copy of the video, please send your name, mailing address, number of copies, and video format(s) you would like to ocas@cdc.gov. You can also contact us toll-free at 1-877-222-7570 or directly at 513-533-6800 to request a copy of the video.
Please double-click the play button in the above window to start the video.
The purpose of the brochure is to provide claimants with an overview of OCAS and the compensation program. Specific topics discussed in the brochure include an explanation of OCAS and dose reconstruction, who can file claims, and how to file a claim.
The purpose of this fact sheet is to explain dose reconstruction and its role in the compensation program. Some of the items discussed in the fact sheet include the purpose of dose reconstruction, how radiation doses are reconstructed, and information used to conduct dose reconstructions.
Overview of the Dose Reconstruction Process Under the Act
This document provides a brief overview of the process a claim goes through once it is filed with the Department of Labor under Part B of EEOICPA. NIOSH has identified 16 key steps in this process.
Note: After NIOSH has received a claim from the Department
of Labor for dose reconstruction, this document is sent
to the claimant(s). It allows claimants to keep track
of their dose reconstruction claim by placing a check
mark in the box in the left-hand column after their claim
completes each of the 16 key steps identified by NIOSH.
Detailed Steps in the Dose Reconstruction Process Under the Act
This document provides a brief description of each of the 16 key steps identified by NIOSH that a claim goes through once it is filed with the Department of Labor under Part B of EEOICPA.
Note: After NIOSH has received a claim from the Department
of Labor for dose reconstruction, this document is sent
to the claimant(s).
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