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]
Atomic veteran compensation program
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]
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]
The Effects of Atmospheric Nuclear Tests
The mid-20th century was a period of intense nuclear testing, with several countries conducting nuclear tests as a part of their nuclear weapons development programs. These tests were mainly conducted in the atmosphere, underground, underwater, and space. An atmospheric nuclear test (ANAT) is a [Read More]
Marshall Islands Nuclear Testing: The Aftermath
The Marshall Islands, a chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls in the central Pacific Ocean, have been home to a haunting legacy since the mid-twentieth century. Between 1946 and 1958, the United States conducted numerous nuclear tests on Bikini Atoll and other locations in the 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]
