The dangers and consequences of atmospheric nuclear testing have long been a subject of controversy and concern. From the devastating effects on human lives to the potential environmental damage, these explosive experiments left a mark that will be felt for generations. While we may think of [Read More]
Atomic Veteran Cancer Benefit Program
What is an Atomic Veteran?
Atomic veterans are military personnel who were part of nuclear weapons tests or were exposed to radiation during their service. These individuals served in various capacities, often without a full understanding of the risks involved. The term encompasses a broad group, including those who [Read More]
What are the Most Common Cancers in VA Veterans?
For many VA Veterans, their service to the nation has come with lasting consequences, particularly for those involved in the atmospheric nuclear tests at Bikini and Enewetak Atolls between 1946 and 1958. These brave individuals, who participated in some of the most significant events of the 20th [Read More]
FAQs About Bikini Atoll Testing
Bikini Atoll is part of the Pacific Proving Grounds in the Marshall Islands. The resulting radiation produced by atomic weapons tested in this area by the US after World War II has led to veterans and citizens developing serious health problems, both then and now. If you or a loved one served in the [Read More]
What Is the Radiation Exposed Veterans Compensation Act?
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, or RECA, has established a program of financial awards and healthcare support to veterans and other nuclear testing workers. Numerous individuals, known as Atomic Veterans, have been exposed to nuclear radiation between 1946 and 1958 at the Marshall Islands [Read More]
Atomic Veterans: Enewetak Atoll Nuclear Testing
The term “atomic veteran” refers to a group of U.S. military veterans who have been exposed to radiation from nuclear testing during their service in the armed forces of the United States. Many testing locations were used by the U.S. government, one of which is Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands. [Read More]
What Is The Compensation If You Are An Atomic Veteran?
The atomic veterans played a significant role in the development and testing of nuclear weapons. However, many of these brave men and women found themselves exposed to dangerous levels of radiation during their service. Here, you can learn about the different compensation options available to atomic [Read More]
Bikini Atoll Testing Compensation Program
Between 1946 and 1962, atomic tests were conducted by the U.S., and several thousand military personnel were involved in these operations. The men and women who participated in these nuclear tests are known as the Atomic Veterans. These brave Americans were exposed to nuclear radiation firsthand [Read More]
