Radiation Dose Reconstruction

About DCAS

NIOSH established the Division of Compensation Analysis and Support (DCAS)* to assist with implementing a program created by the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA or The Act) which provides compensation and medical benefits for nuclear weapons workers who may have developed certain work-related illnesses. DCAS works closely with the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

*Formerly known as the NIOSH Office of Compensation Analysis and Support (OCAS)

DCAS' Responsibilities

• Developing scientific guidelines for determining whether a worker's cancer is related to the worker's occupational exposure to radiation (Probability of Causation).
  
  
• Developing methods to estimate worker exposure to radiation (Dose Reconstruction).
  
  
• Using the dose reconstruction regulation [ PDF 129 KB (23 pages)] to develop estimates of radiation dose for workers who have applied for compensation.
  
  
• Establishing a process by which classes of workers can be considered for inclusion in a Special Exposure Cohort (SEC).
  
  
• Providing staff support for an independent Advisory Board that will (1) advise on the methods, guidelines, and the program mentioned above, and (2) make recommendations to Health and Human Services (HHS) on petitions by classes of workers to be designated as members of the special exposure cohort.
  

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NIOSH Policy Statement: Conflict or Bias

This document is a Statement of Policy by NIOSH about potential or actual conflicts or biases (COBs) of those persons or entities carrying out responsibilities for the NIOSH Dose Reconstruction Program.

NIOSH Statement of Policy: Management of Conflict or Bias in the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program
(Revised June 24, 2009)
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Written comments are welcome and can be submitted to NIOSH electronically by e-mail at dcas@cdc.gov or ocas@cdc.gov or printed comments can be mailed to DCAS, Robert A. Taft Laboratories, MS-C45, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226.

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Contacting DCAS

• E-mail: dcas@cdc.gov or ocas@cdc.gov
  
  
• Phone:
  
  
  • General
    
    
    513-533-6800 (direct)
    
    1-877-222-7570 (toll-free)
    
    
    
  • Current Status of Cases
    
    We have Program Specialists (formerly known as Public Health Advisors-PHAs) available to provide you with the current status of your case. Please contact the appropriate Program Specialist based on the Department of Labor District Office where you filed your claim.
    
    
    Jacksonville, Florida District Office: 1-513-533-8425
    
    Cleveland, Ohio District Office: 1-513-533-8423
    
    Denver, Colorado District Office: 1-513-533-8426
    
    Seattle, Washington District Office 1-513-533-8424
    
    or the NIOSH toll-free number: 1-877-222-7570
    
    
• Fax: 404-929-2650
  

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