About Nuclear Heroes Advocacy, LLC
Passionate DOL/DOE EEOICPA Expert
My name is Melissa Byrd, and I am passionate about helping those who have contributed to our country’s freedom. My journey began in January 2018 when I started assisting former and current workers from the Idaho National Laboratory and other Department of Energy (DOE) sites nationwide with the claims administration of their Department of Labor EEOICPA claims.
Navigating the extensive and complicated claims process can be incredibly challenging. I quickly realized how difficult it was for claimants to interpret government letter requests and ensure that the proper forms and evidence were submitted before deadlines. I have since had the pleasure of helping hundreds of former and current DOE nuclear site workers across the nation who have developed chronic illnesses due to their occupational exposures. My goal is to help them gain access to their benefits under the Department of Labor's Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.
I have gained significant expertise in linking illnesses to toxic chemical exposures and take great pride in my dedication to helping this specific population.
What is EEOICPA?
Throughout World War II & the Cold War, the Department of Energy and US military built an expansive network of nuclear mining, testing, and weapon production facilities throughout the country. Many Department of Energy employees, contractors, and sub-contractors were exposed to toxic chemicals and unhealthy levels of radiation while performing an invaluable service to their country. Many DOE workers or their survivors are now eligible for benefits under the EEOICPA. The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) was written into law in 2000 to provide former & current DOE nuclear weapons workers with no-cost medical benefits and tax free compensation if they’ve developed a chronic illness as a result of their workplace exposure to toxic chemicals or radiation. There are 22 known cancers linked to radiation and toxic chemicals, as well as other conditions linked to toxic chemicals such as COPD, Asbestosis, Silicosis, Kidney Disease, Parkinson’s disease, Neuropathy, and many more.
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