Pancreatic cancer is the 4th most deadly cancer in the US. It is often very aggressive and difficult to treat because the symptoms that indicate pancreatic cancer or general pancreatic failure are late-onset, meaning that by the time pancreatic cancer is caught by a healthcare professional, the cancer has most likely exacerbated and has spread […]
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To be eligible for EEOICPA/RECA benefits, an individual must have been employed at a covered Department of Energy facility, an approved atomic weapons facility, or at a permitted beryllium vendor. An individual must also have one of the covered conditions because of exposure to radiation, beryllium, or silica while employed at an accepted facility. In addition, uranium miners, millers, and ore transporters are eligible for benefits if they develop an illness because of exposure to toxic substances (such as radiation, chemicals, solvents, acids, and metals) and worked at a facility covered under RECA. Eligibility requirements vary by location and condition.