Welcome to Atomic Worker Advocacy
Welcome to Atomic Worker Advocacy
  • Home
  • About Us
  • My Experience
  • We Can Help!
  • How Can We Help?
  • FAQ's
  • Contact Us
  • More
    • Home
    • About Us
    • My Experience
    • We Can Help!
    • How Can We Help?
    • FAQ's
    • Contact Us

  • Home
  • About Us
  • My Experience
  • We Can Help!
  • How Can We Help?
  • FAQ's
  • Contact Us

My Experience

 

I assisted my grandfather with his case, by gathering records, interviewing other workers and communicating with the attorneys. 

At that point, I started reading everything I could find on the Cold War nuclear buildup and “broken arrows.” Studying “broken arrows,” led me to investigate accidents at nuclear sites across the country. 

I read, “The Killing of Silkwood,” and watched the subsequent movie and interviewed two of the films’ producers. I was so intrigued by the information they shared, that it motivated me to dig even deeper into the issues. I continue to read and take extensive notes.

The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) was passed by Congress in 2000. In 2001 I filed a claim for my grandfather. It was a six-year battle. We worked with NIOSH on my grandfather’s dose reconstruction. I attended workshops at NIOSH regarding the process used to reconstruct radiation doses at the sites.

I learned the procedures related to the law used by the Dept. of Labor to approve EEOICPA claims. He was awarded full compensation for his claim. I also managed my grandfather’s nurses and was his primary caretaker during the year before he passed away.

In 2003, I began coaching my grandfather’s colleagues through the same process.

Copyright © 2023 ATOMIC WORKER ADVOCACY - All Rights Reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Powered by GoDaddy

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept