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
What to Expect from Atomic Veteran Compensation Programs
Between 1946 and 1962, the US conducted several nuclear tests. Several thousand military personnel were exposed to the harmful radiation that could have come from atmospheric nuclear testing, the cleanup of nuclear accidents, or other activities related to nuclear weapons. These personnel are called [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]
