Reca Op Claim Form 12-11-0
Reca Op Claim Form 12-11-0
Reca Op Claim Form 12-11-0
Claim form for cases filed under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.
General Instructions:
Read the entire claim form and complete all necessary parts. Failure to submit the required
documentation will delay the processing of your claim. There are five claimant categories under the
Act: uranium miner, miller, ore transporter, downwinder, and onsite participant. If you have any
questions, call 1-800-729-7327 or visit our website at www.justice.gov/civil/common/reca.html.
No individual may receive more than one payment under the Act. Sec. 7(b).
Last name
Former names
Mailing address
If you are a member of an Indian Tribe, please check the relevant box below.
G Apache G Hopi
G Navajo G Other _______________________
Part 2: THE CLAIMANT, the person who became ill with a compensable disease. If YOU
are the person who became ill you may proceed to Part 3 and are NOT required to fill out
Part 2.
Last name
Former names
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Part 3: RELATIONSHIP TO THE PERSON WHO BECAME ILL.
Please indicate your relationship to the person who became ill and on whose behalf you are
filing below and follow the appropriate directions:
Part 4: SELF-FILERS, individuals who became ill and are filing for themselves.
A SELF-FILER must submit the following certified or original documents:
To process this claim you will need to provide certified or original copies of the information
requested in this claim form (photocopies, even if notarized, are not sufficient unless certified by the
issuing institution). All original documents will be returned when this claim is resolved.
G Birth certificate: yours.
G Marriage certificate(s): documenting any and all changes of name, if applicable.
• If you are a SELF-FILER please continue to Part 8 of the claim form. You should NOT fill
out Parts 5, 6, and 7.
Part 5: SURVIVING SPOUSE, the individual who was married to the person who became
ill for at least one year prior to his or her death.
Is the person identified in Part 2 deceased? If "NO", you are not eligible to file this claim.
YES [ ] NO [ ]
Were you married to the claimant, the person who became ill, for at least one year immediately
prior to his or her death? If "NO", you are not eligible to file this claim.
YES [ ] NO [ ]
Was the person who became ill married to anyone else BEFORE he or she married you?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
If yes, please list the name of each previous spouse and the dates that the marriage began and ended.
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Have you ever been married to anyone else other than the person who became ill?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
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If yes, please list the name of each spouse and the dates that the marriage began and ended.
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________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
To process this claim you will need to provide certified or original copies of the information
requested in this claim form (photocopies, even if notarized, are not sufficient unless certified by the
issuing institution). All original documents will be returned when this claim is resolved.
• If you are a SPOUSE please continue to Part 8 of the claim form. You should NOT fill out
Parts 4, 6, or 7.
Part 6: SURVIVING CHILD, an individual who was a natural, adopted, or step-child of the
person who became ill.
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If YES, list the name of each spouse, the date and place each marriage began, and the date and place
of divorce or death of each spouse of the person who became ill.
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________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Did the decedent have any other natural, adopted, or step-children? YES [ ] NO [ ]
If so, list the name of each child, date and place of birth, phone number, and current address or date
and place of death.
If there are more children of the claimant please use the back of this page or attach another sheet
to provide the information requested above and check here: G
To process this claim you will need to provide certified or original copies of the information
requested in this claim form (photocopies, even if notarized, are not sufficient unless certified by the
issuing institution). All original documents will be returned when this claim is resolved.
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natural parents and any records which show that you lived with the person who became ill in a
regular parent-child relationship (for example, school records).
G Death certificates: of any siblings that have passed away.
In addition, the Radiation Program will need identification documents for ALL other eligible
surviving children of the person who became ill including:
G Birth certificate for each eligible surviving beneficiary
G Marriage certificate(s) for each eligible surviving beneficiary, only when a change of name has
occurred.
G If you would like to expedite your claim, have each eligible surviving beneficiary review the
claim and sign their name on page 19.
• If you are a SURVIVING CHILD please continue to Part 8 of the claim form. You should
NOT fill out Parts 4, 5, or 7.
At this time, you will need to submit the following certified or original documents:
To process this claim you will need to provide certified or original copies of the information
requested in this claim form (photocopies, even if notarized, are not sufficient unless certified by the
issuing institution). All original documents will be returned when this claim is resolved.
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Part 8: ONSITE PARTICIPATION.
The information provided by you in this section aids the Radiation Program in establishing the
onsite participation of the person who became ill. Please include any and all information you
have regarding the onsite participation of the person who became ill. Even incomplete
information may be helpful in establishing onsite participation.
[ ] Please include the DD-214 (Report of Separation) or Honorable Discharge record of the person
who became ill, if applicable and available.
Please check the site where participation occurred and provide the dates of participation. If
participation did not occur at one of the following sites, you are not eligible to file this claim.
Note: If you are filing because the person who became ill was present at Hiroshima
or Nagasaki, please understand that you are NOT eligible for compensation.
Please check one of the options below and follow the appropriate directions:
G If the person who became ill was employed by the Department of Defense or was a
contractor of the Department of Defense, please fill out the form on the next page and
then skip to page 10.
G If the person who became ill was employed by the Atomic Energy Commission, the Public
Health Service, Civil Defense, or was a contractor of the Atomic Energy Commission,
please fill out page 9, then proceed to page 10. Do not fill out the form on the next
page.
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FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS AND PERSONNEL
Please include any and all information you have regarding the onsite participation of the
person who became ill. Even incomplete information may be helpful in establishing onsite
participation.
Dates of assignment:______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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G Please use a separate sheet of paper and check here if additional space is needed.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Service Number:_________________________________________________________________
Rank: _________________________________________________________________________
Branch of Service:________________________________________________________________
Unit: __________________________________________________________________________
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FOR ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION (DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY)
CONTRACTORS AND PERSONNEL, OR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE PERSONNEL,
OR CIVIL DEFENSE PERSONNEL
Please include any and all information you have regarding the onsite participation of the
person who became ill. Even incomplete information may be helpful in establishing onsite
participation.
Name or other identifying information associated with the individual's employer, organization, or
unit assignment at the time of the participation onsite:____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Dates of assignment:______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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G Please use a separate sheet of paper and check here if additional space is needed
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Part 9: COMPENSABLE DISEASE.
Place a check next to the SPECIFIED COMPENSABLE DISEASE that the person who
became ill developed. If you are not sure which disease the claimant contracted, you may
check more than one box.
If the claimant did NOT become ill with one of the diseases listed below, he or she is not eligible
for compensation.
Have you received assistance from a Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program
(RESEP) clinic?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
Please specify which clinic assisted you (if you do not know the name of the clinic, please state the
location of the clinic):_____________________________________________________________
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Part 10: PREVIOUS PAYMENTS OF MONEY.
Please answer the following questions by checking the appropriate answer.
If you check "YES," please use a separate sheet of paper to identify the date, amount, and
person or organization from whom EACH AND EVERY payment of money was received,
and explain the circumstances surrounding the payments.
Have you or anyone else received any payment of money pursuant to final award or settlement on a
claim (other than a claim for worker’s compensation) against any person (or corporation), that is
based on the illness for which this claim is submitted?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
Have you or anyone else received any payment made by the Department of Veterans Affairs that is
based on the illness for which this claim is submitted? (Include disability payments made to the
person who became ill, and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation payments made due to the
death from illness for which this claim is submitted. Do NOT include retirement pensions, medical
and dental benefits, education benefits, loans and other noncash benefits, vocational rehabilitation
benefits, SGLI or VGLI or other life insurance benefits, or burial benefits.)
YES [ ] NO [ ]
Have you or anyone else filed a claim under the Department of Labor’s Energy Employees
Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA)?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
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PART 11: PROOF OF DISEASE. This section describes documents you may submit to
establish that the person who became ill contracted a specified compensable disease.
Please choose one or both of the following methods to demonstrate that the claimant
contracted a compensable disease.
In order for you to establish that the person who became ill contracted a compensable disease, you
will need to submit certain medical documentation reflecting a diagnosis of cancer. Documentation
that may be used to establish a diagnosis of a compensable disease includes, but is not limited to,
the following:
For a complete list of the specific documents accepted for each illness, consult the medical records
attachment at the end of this form.
To certify the record, ask the source of the record (hospital or doctor's office) to attach a cover
letter to the record stating, "the attached medical records consisting of [# of] pages pertaining to
[the person who became ill] are true and accurate copies of records kept in our files."
Some states have cancer registries which maintain records of individuals who have had cancer
diagnosed in that state. For your convenience, the Radiation Program has made arrangements with
the following six states that have such registries. If the person who became ill with a specified
compensable disease was diagnosed with that disease in any of the following states and you wish to
have the Radiation Program contact that state's registry to confirm a diagnosis of cancer, please
mark the box next to the appropriate state. You will also need to complete and sign the medical
release on page 16.
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Part 12: ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION.
Have you hired an attorney to represent you for the purpose of filing this claim?
YES [ ] NO [ ]
PLEASE NOTE: You are not required to hire an attorney to file this claim. If you wish to be
represented by an attorney, you are responsible for making arrangements for that attorney to be paid.
Under the Act, notwithstanding any contract, an attorney may not receive more than 2 percent for the
filing of an initial claim; and 10 percent with respect to any claim in which a representative has made a
contract for services before July 10, 2000; or a resubmission of a denied claim. Attorneys are permitted
to recover costs and expenses regardless of whether the claim is approved or denied. Attorneys
representing claimants are required to submit a signed representation agreement, retainer agreement, fee
agreement, or contract documenting the attorney's authorization to represent the claimant or beneficiary.
The document must acknowledge that the Act's fee limitations are satisfied. The attorney must also
submit an annual statement of active membership and good standing of the bar of the highest court of a
state, as provided in the regulations.
If you choose to hire an attorney, the Radiation Program will correspond and communicate only with
your attorney on all matters related to your claim.
If “YES,” please indicate your attorney’s name, firm, address and phone number here:
Last name
Firm
Mailing address
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Part 13: ATTORNEY ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
I acknowledge that I have been retained by the claimant or beneficiary(ies) in this matter. I understand
that only in the event of a successful outcome am I, along with any assistants or experts retained by me
on behalf of the claimant or beneficiary(ies), entitled to receive the statutory fee in connection with a
claim filed under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. I am permitted to recover costs and
expenses regardless of whether the claim is approved or denied. I understand that I am entitled to
receive the following:
[ ] 10% with respect to any claim in which a representative has made a contract for services
before July 10, 2000; or a resubmission of a denied claim.
x_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Attorney representing claimant or beneficiary Date
Last name
Mailing address
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Part 15: SIGNATURE. We cannot process this claim form if you do not sign this page.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information in this claim is true, correct, and complete
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
x_____________________________________________________________________________
Signature of person identified in Part 1 Date
or Legal Guardian identified in Part 14
Civil Penalty for Presenting a Fraudulent Claim or Making False Statements or Using False
Records
The declarant shall forfeit and pay to the United States the sum of $10,000 plus treble the amount of
damages sustained by the United States. (See 31 U.S.C. Section 3729).
Privacy Act
The authority for the collection of this information is the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 2210 note (2006). The
information you provide will be used to verify your identity, to verify your eligibility, and to verify any previous payments made in connection with
the compensable disease you identified in Part 11 of the claim form. Some or all of the information you provide may be released to federal, state, and
local government agencies or private organization for the purpose of confirming your identity, your eligibility, and any previous payments made in
connection with the compensable disease. The information may also be released when otherwise authorized by statute or regulation. Disclosure of the
information by you is voluntary; however, it may not be possible to process your claim without the information.
Reporting Burden
Public Reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2.5 hours per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining that data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden
to: Radiation Exposure Compensation Program, U.S. Department of Justice, P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044-0146.
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U.S. Department of Justice
Civil Division
AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE
MEDICAL AND OTHER INFORMATION
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I hereby authorize the release of any and all medical and other information in your
possession, custody, and control to representatives of the Radiation Exposure Compensation
Program (RECP), Department of Justice, relating to the individual whose name appears on line 1 of
this form. This data is required to determine eligibility for compensation under the Radiation
Exposure Compensation Act, 42 U.S.C. § 2210 note (2006).
For the RECP to request medical information on your behalf, you must SIGN THIS FORM.
1. Name of the individual whose records are to be released (First, Middle, Maiden, Last, Other).
______________________________________________________________________________
2. Social Security number of the individual 3. Birth date of the individual whose records
whose records are to be released. are to be released.
____________________________________ ____________________________________
5. Name of the individual requesting release of information (if different from the individual listed on
line 1).
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
X_________________________________________________ ____________________
Signature Date
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U.S. Department of Justice Certification of Identity and
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Privacy Act Release
Privacy Act Statement. The purpose of this request is to ensure that records of individuals that are
maintained by the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program of the U.S. Department of Justice are not
wrongfully disseminated. In accordance with 28 CFR Section 16.41(d) personal data sufficient to identify the
individuals submitting requests for information under the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. Section 552a, is
required. False information on this form may subject the requester to criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 and/or 5 U.S.C. Section 552a(i)(3).
Section 1: Certification of Identity. Please certify your identity. (The individual filing this claim.)
Full Name______________________________________________________________________________
Current Address__________________________________________________________________________
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct, and
that I am the person named above, and I understand that any falsification of this statement is punishable under the provisions
of 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 by a fine of not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment of not more than five years or both, and
that requesting or obtaining any record(s) under false pretenses is punishable under the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a(i)(3) by
a fine of not more than $5,000.
If you would like the Radiation Program staff to speak to provide information to someone other than yourself
about your claim, you must complete the section below.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Section 552a(b), I authorize the U.S. Department of Justice to release any and all
information relating to my claim to:
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Individuals submitting a request under the Privacy Act of 1974 must be either "a citizen of the United States or an
alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence," pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Section 552a(a)(2). Requests will be processed as
Freedom of Information Act requests pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Section 552, rather than Privacy Act requests, for individuals who are
not United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
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Providing your social security number is voluntary. You are asked to provide your social security number only to
facilitate the identification of records relating to you. Without your social security number, the Department may be unable to
locate any or all records pertaining to you.
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RELEASE OF TRIBAL VITAL RECORDS
Please check the applicable box so that we may verify information through the
tribe of which you are a member:
I hereby authorize the release of vital statistics information and/or records held by the
________________________________ (name of tribal organization) to a representative of the Radiation
Exposure Compensation Program of the United States Department of Justice pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552a(b).
This information is required to determine eligibility for compensation under the Radiation Exposure
Compensation Act, 42 U.S.C. § 2210 note (2006).
X_______________________________
Signature, thumbprint or mark
________________________________
Date
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SIGNATURES OF ELIGIBLE SURVIVING BENEFICIARIES
If you are filing as a surviving child, you may expedite your claim by having each of your siblings review the
claim and sign their name below. It is NOT necessary to have all surviving beneficiaries fill out this page,
but the Radiation Program will have to individually contact all eligible surviving beneficiaries who do not
sign this page. Fill out this page ONLY if you are a surviving child of the person who became ill with a
compensable disease. If you are a legal guardian signing on behalf of a surviving child, please indicate your
status below.
By signing this page, you declare under penalty of perjury that the information in this claim is true,
correct, and complete to the best of your knowledge and belief.
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MEDICAL RECORDS ATTACHMENT
Listed below are the specified compensable diseases and the records which we will accept as proof that the
person who became ill had a specified compensable disease.
Tear off this attachment and take it to a doctor or hospital in possession of the records of the person who
became ill with one of the specified compensable diseases.
Show this list to the doctor or hospital and ask them to give you original or certified copies of one or more of
the records listed below. Select the record(s) containing a diagnosis of the disease, if possible. Otherwise,
send the records listed below that are available. If you have questions, call the Radiation Program at 1-800-
729-7327.
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(B) Hospital discharge summary;
(C) Operative report;
(D) Medical oncology summary or consultation report;
(E) Radiotherapy summary or consultation report;
(iv) Report of mammogram;
(v) Report of bone scan;
(vi) Death certificate, provided that it is signed by a physician at the time of death.
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(D) Radiotherapy summary report;
(E) Medical oncology summary report;
(F) Operative report;
(v) Report of one of the following radiological studies:
(A) Laryngograms;
(B) Tomograms of soft tissue and lateral radiographs;
(C) Computerized tomography (CT) scan;
(D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI);
(vi) Death certificate, provided that it is signed by a physician at the time of death.
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(B) Hospital discharge summary report;
(C) Operative report;
(D) Gastroenterology consultation report;
(E) Medical oncology summary or consultation report;
(iv) Report of one of the following radiographic studies:
(A) Ultrasonography;
(B) Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography;
(C) Percutaneous cholangiography;
(D) Computerized tomography (CT) scan;
(v) Death certificate, provided that it is signed by a physician at the time of death.
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(iv) One of the following summary medical reports:
(A) Physician summary report;
(B) Hospital discharge summary report;
(C) Radiotherapy summary report;
(D) Medical oncology summary report;
(E) Operative report;
(v) Report of one of the following radiology examinations:
(A) Computerized tomography (CT) scan;
(B) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI);
(C) X-rays of the chest;
(D) Chest tomograms;
(vi) Death certificate, provided that it is signed by a physician at the time of death.
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(A) Computerized tomography (CT) scan;
(B) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI);
(C) CT or MRI with enhancement
(v) Death certificate, provided that it is signed by a physician at the time of death.
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