DEEOIC pays compensation and lifetime medical benefits to Department of Energy workers, DOE contractors and subcontractors, Nevada Test Site and Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) personnel, uranium workers, and atomic weapons employees who developed cancer, chronic beryllium disease, silicosis, or other toxic-exposure illnesses — under both Part B and Part E of EEOICPA. If you worked at one of those facilities, you may qualify even if you left the job decades ago, and eligible survivors can file as well. NuThera documents these claims to EEOICPA evidentiary standards at two OWCP-enrolled clinics in the Las Vegas Valley, serving energy workers across Nevada.
What is EEOICPA?
EEOICPA was signed into law in 2000 to provide compensation to workers who developed serious illnesses as a result of occupational exposure to radiation, beryllium, silica, or other toxic substances at DOE and related facilities. The Department of Labor administers the program through its Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC).
The law has two parts:
- Part B — Covers radiation-induced cancer, chronic beryllium disease, beryllium sensitivity, and chronic silicosis. Provides a lump-sum payment ($150,000 typical) plus medical benefits.
- Part E — Covers illnesses caused by exposure to any toxic substance at DOE sites (not limited to radiation or beryllium). Provides variable compensation based on impairment and wage loss, plus medical benefits.
Who qualifies for DEEOIC benefits
The core eligible groups:
- Current and former DOE federal employees.
- DOE contractor and subcontractor employees.
- Atomic weapons employer (AWE) employees — workers at private facilities that processed nuclear material for DOE.
- Uranium miners, millers, and ore transporters covered under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).
- Eligible survivors (spouse, children, parents) of deceased covered workers.
Covered illnesses
Part B automatically covers 22 types of cancer if exposure is established (the Special Exposure Cohort list makes certain cohorts — including some Nevada Test Site workers — presumptively eligible for these cancers). Part E covers any illness DOL determines was at least as likely as not caused by toxic exposure at a covered facility — a much broader standard.
Common Part E illnesses include chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, heavy-metal neuropathy, and many others.
The Nevada Test Site (NTS, now called the Nevada National Security Site) is a covered DOE facility. Workers and contractors employed there — including many Las Vegas–area residents — may qualify under Part B's Special Exposure Cohort for radiation-related cancers.
How to file a DEEOIC claim
- Complete DOL Form EE-1 (if you're the worker) or EE-2 (if you're a survivor).
- Gather employment verification — pay stubs, W-2s, personnel records, badge records, or sworn statements from co-workers.
- Gather medical evidence — biopsy reports, imaging, physician letters confirming diagnosis.
- Submit the claim through the DEEOIC Resource Center (there are 11 Resource Centers nationally; most claims can be submitted by mail or through a Resource Center specialist).
- Respond promptly to DEEOIC requests for additional evidence. Delays can significantly slow the claim.
Medical benefits under DEEOIC
Approved DEEOIC claimants receive lifetime medical benefits for their covered condition, including specialist visits, hospitalizations, prescription medications, durable medical equipment, and home health care when medically necessary. Medical benefits are separate from the lump-sum or impairment compensation — they continue regardless of whether you work or receive other benefits.
DEEOIC uses a medical benefits identification card system. Once you're approved, you receive a card you show to covered providers. Approved providers bill DEEOIC directly — you pay nothing out of pocket for covered care.
How NuThera supports DEEOIC patients
NuThera is an OWCP/DEEOIC-enrolled medical practice. For DEEOIC-approved patients, we handle routine primary care, chronic disease management, and injury care under your covered condition. We also provide the clinical documentation your DEEOIC claim may need for impairment ratings under Part E or medical benefit authorizations.
Call (725) 726-7914 — we'll confirm we can accept your specific program category and schedule an initial evaluation. New patients typically seen within 24–72 hours.
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Common questions.
What is DEEOIC?
DEEOIC is the Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation, the Department of Labor program that compensates Department of Energy workers, DOE contractors, atomic weapons employees, and uranium workers who developed illnesses from radiation, beryllium, or other toxic exposure. It operates under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA).
Do Nevada Test Site workers qualify for DEEOIC?
Yes. Workers at the Nevada Test Site — now the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) — are a covered population under EEOICPA. Certain Nevada Test Site cohorts are included in the Special Exposure Cohort, which makes them presumptively eligible for specified cancers without having to prove individual radiation dose.
What illnesses does DEEOIC cover?
Part B covers radiation-induced cancers, chronic beryllium disease, beryllium sensitivity, and chronic silicosis. Part E covers any illness DOL determines was at least as likely as not caused by toxic exposure at a covered facility — a broader standard that includes conditions like chronic kidney disease, COPD, asbestosis, pulmonary fibrosis, and heavy-metal neuropathy.
How much does DEEOIC pay?
Part B provides a lump-sum payment — commonly $150,000 — plus lifetime medical benefits for the covered condition. Part E compensation is calculated based on impairment and wage loss rather than a flat amount. Medical benefits under both parts continue regardless of whether you are working or receiving other compensation.
Is DEEOIC the same as OWCP?
DEEOIC is one of the divisions within OWCP, the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. OWCP administers several distinct programs: DFEC for federal civilian employees under FECA, DEEOIC for energy workers under EEOICPA, and DCMWC for coal miners under the Black Lung Benefits Act. They have different covered populations, different evidentiary standards, and different benefit structures.
Where can Nevada energy workers get DEEOIC medical care?
NuThera treats DEEOIC patients at two Las Vegas Valley clinics — 5765 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 111 in Las Vegas and 3880 W Ann Rd Ste 130 in North Las Vegas. We serve Department of Energy workers, DOE contractors, Nevada Test Site and NNSS personnel, uranium workers, and atomic weapons employees across Nevada. Call (725) 726-7914.