survivor claims

Survivors of energy employees may be eligible for compensation if the employee developed an illness due to exposure to a toxic substance at a DOE facility and passed away.
Claims can be filed for employees that have filed before and passed before receiving all of their Part E award, or for an employee that never filed before.
Survivors can receive a financial award from Part B, Part E or both, depending on circumstances.

  • Survivor benefits include compensation of at least $125,000 under Part B
  • Survivor benefits include compensation of at least $125,000 under Part E
  • Wage loss can be potentially awarded up to $50,000 additional