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Fact Sheets
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Brochure: Let's Talk About Your Claim
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.
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Dose Reconstruction Program Video
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 by clicking on the link 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 click the link below to start the video:
A transcript of the video is also available:
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OCAS Brochure
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.
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Dose Reconstruction Fact Sheet
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.
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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.
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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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Glossary of Terms
This document contains a collection of terms commonly used in reference to NIOSH dose reconstructions and 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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Frequently Asked Questions--Dose Reconstruction
This document contains a collection of frequently asked questions about the NIOSH dose reconstruction process.
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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Miscellaneous Items
- Health Physics Journal: The NIOSH Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program (Vol. 95, No. 1, July 2008)
The July 2008 edition of the Health Physics: The Radiation Safety Journal is devoted to an in-depth examination of the science behind the NIOSH Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program. The Journal features 15 papers which highlight different aspects of the NIOSH dose reconstruction program.
A limited number of copies of the journal are available from NIOSH. To request a copy of the journal, contact OCAS by phone at 513-533-6800 or toll free at 1-877-222-7570. You can also request a copy of the journal via email at ocas@cdc.gov.
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Page last updated: May 5, 2009
Page last reviewed: June 9, 2009
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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