On-Site Participants
What is an On-site Participant?
An On‑Site Participant is anyone who was physically present at or above a U.S. atmospheric nuclear test site, or involved in post‑detonation duties, such as decontamination or fallout monitoring, during the test or within six months afterward. This group includes:
- The Nevada Test Site (NTS)
- Trinity Test Site in New Mexico
- Pacific Test Sites, including Bikini Atoll, Enewetak Atoll, Johnston Island, Christmas Island, plus test zones like Operation Wigwam, Hardtack I (Shot Yucca), and Operation Dominic I (Frigate Bird, Swordfish)
- The South Atlantic Test Site, Region of Operation Argus
- Designated areas within naval shipyards, Air Force bases, or other official government installations used for decontaminating equipment used in atmospheric detonations
- Designated locations used to monitor fallout from NTS tests
Who is Eligible for Compensation?
To qualify, individuals must have:
- Been present at one of these locations during an atmospheric nuclear test, performed duties related to the test (e.g., cloud tracking or decontamination), or served on a radiological safety team
- Held one of the following roles:
- Member of the armed forces
- Civilian or contractor for Manhattan Engineer District, Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, AEC, DOE, DOD, Atomic Energy Commission, or affiliated agencies
- Member of Federal Civil Defense or U.S. Public Health Service
Covered Illnesses
On-Site Participants and their survivors qualify if, after exposure, they are diagnosed with any of these:
- Leukemia (excluding CLL)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Non‑Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Primary cancers of the:
pharynx, thyroid, male/female breast, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, bile ducts, gall bladder, salivary gland, urinary bladder, brain, colon, liver, lung, ovary
Compensation
Qualifying On‑Site Participants (or eligible surviving family members) are entitled to a one-time, tax-free payment of $100,000 under RECA.
Next Steps
If you believe you or a loved one may qualify, call the Law Offices of Laura J. Taylor at (877) 819-0336 for a complimentary consultation and assistance, or email us at info@downwindersprogram.com.
On-Site Participants
Compensation
$100,000
Laura J. Taylor Turner
Law Offices of Laura J. Taylor, P.L.L.C.
Prescott, Arizona
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